Processing-Grade HFCS Blend 42% Fructose from Japan
Blended high fructose corn syrup at 42% fructose from glucose isomerization, in concentrated form for bakery and dairy industries, not consumer-ready. HTS 1702.40.24.00 applies to 20-50% fructose glucose syrups as note 4 blended syrups entered per note 9 for industrial use.
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
• Secure USTR allocation if from specific countries; use polarimeter or HPLC tests for entry pending final raw value determination
• Pitfall: Entering without note 9 provisions risks zero quota rejection