Industrial Glucose-Fructose Syrup Mix 28% Fructose from Japan
An unflavored blended syrup from enzymatically converted corn glucose, with 28% fructose content in dry state, used in beverage and confectionery manufacturing. Classified in HTS 1702.40.24.00 for glucose syrups 20-50% fructose as blended syrups under U.S. note 4, subject to note 9 entry provisions for non-retail processing.
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 lab analysis certifying fructose content and dry state composition; declare intent for further mixing/processing to qualify under note 4 exclusions
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient quota documentation leading to denial or over-quota duties