Blended Corn Glucose Syrup for Industrial Baking from Japan
This blended syrup is derived from corn starch hydrolysis, containing glucose with less than 20% fructose by dry weight, and is formulated for further processing in commercial baking operations. It falls under HTS 1702.30.28.00 as a blended syrup described in additional U.S. note 4 to chapter 17, not prepared for direct retail sale to consumers. It is capable of being mixed with other ingredients in food manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with Additional U.S
• Note 4 to ensure the syrup is blended and capable of further processing; obtain certificates if subject to quota allocations
• Test fructose content to confirm under 20% by dry weight to avoid reclassification
• Provide documentation proving not prepared for ultimate consumer marketing