Bulk Rice Glucose Syrup for Pharmaceutical Diluent from Japan
Blended syrup from rice-derived glucose (<20% fructose dry weight) used as a diluent in pharmaceutical syrups and tablets. It is classified under HTS 1702.30.28.00 for blended syrups per U.S. note 4, capable of further processing and not consumer-packaged. Ideal for non-food pharma applications requiring solubility.
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
• Provide certificates of analysis for fructose and dry solids content; check pharma-specific FDA import alerts
• Ensure bulk packaging proves industrial intent under note 4
• Track aggregate quota entries via USDA publications