Industrial Wheat-Derived Glucose Syrup Blend from Japan
Blended syrup from wheat starch, with 35% fructose and balance glucose in dry matter, classified under HTS 1702.40 for glucose syrups 20-<50% fructose. Meets U.S. note 4 definition for blended syrups capable of further mixing/processing in food production. Supplied in bulk drums for industrial use.
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 polarity certificates and raw value calculations using Treasury formula (1.07 factor for total sugars)
• Label as industrial processing syrup to distinguish from consumer products; avoid retail packaging
• Monitor USDA quota periods (Oct-Sep); apply for specialty sugar reservations if applicable