Tapioca-Based HFCS-Equivalent Blend Syrup from Japan
Blended syrup from tapioca starch, with 45% fructose meeting HTS 1702.40 criteria for glucose/glucose syrup <50% fructose. U.S. note 4 blended syrup for industrial further processing, not consumer retail form. Used in soft drink and dairy formulations.
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
• Use Treasury raw value conversion (0.93 min factor adjusted for polarization under 100°)
• Segregate from quota-exempt specialty sugars; apply via USTR allocations
• Document non-retail intent with end-user letters to support classification