Fructose-Glucose Processing Blend 45% Fructose from Japan
Concentrated blend of glucose syrup isomerized to 45% fructose, supplied in drums for soft drink formulation, not final consumer product. Falls under HTS 1702.40.24.00 for 20-50% fructose glucose syrups as note 4 blended syrups via note 9.
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
• Federal Register check for quota status; provide affidavits of non-retail intent
• Pitfall: Over 65% sugars risks note 2 prohibitions