High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-42 from Japan
HFCS-42 is a liquid glucose syrup derived from corn starch hydrolysis, containing approximately 42% fructose and 52% glucose in its dry state, with the remainder water and minor solids. It falls under HTS 1702.40.40.00 as a glucose syrup with 20-50% fructose content, excluding invert sugar, used primarily in food manufacturing.
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
• Verify fructose content via polarimeter testing to confirm 20-50% dry weight range and avoid misclassification under higher fructose subheadings
• Obtain certificates of analysis for sugar polarity and ensure compliance with USDA sugar quota regulations if applicable to raw value equivalents
• Declare in liquid form without added flavors; common pitfall is improper documentation leading to quota TRQ issues