Bulk Corn Glucose Syrup 25% Fructose Blend from Japan
Unflavored bulk syrup blend of corn-derived glucose and fructose at 25% dry weight fructose, intended for sauce and jam production. It qualifies under HTS 1702.40.24.00 as a note 4 blended syrup with 20-50% fructose, entered pursuant to note 9 quantitative limits.
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
• Label containers clearly as 'for further processing' to meet note 4 criteria; track fiscal year quotas via Federal Register notices
• Common issue: Misdeclared fructose levels leading to raw value disputes