Sorghum Glucose Syrup Blend for Tobacco Humectant from Japan
Blended syrup from sorghum glucose (<20% fructose), serving as a humectant in cigar and chewing tobacco production. It is under HTS 1702.30.28.00 for blended syrups as defined in U.S. note 4, bulk for industrial moistening processes. No added colors.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify tobacco end-use in entry docs to navigate quotas; test for molasses residues if applicable
• Ensure capable of further mixing per note 4
• Publish Federal Register notices for quota awareness