Isoglucose Syrup 45% Fructose from Japan
Isoglucose syrup is an enzymatically converted glucose syrup from wheat or corn, featuring 45% fructose in dry matter, used as a sugar substitute in beverages and confectionery. Classified under 1702.40.40.00 for glucose syrups with 20-<50% fructose, not invert sugar, in its common liquid bulk form.
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 certification of enzymatic isomerization process and fructose percentage to Customs for accurate subheading placement
• Monitor for blended syrup prohibitions under Additional U.S
• Note 4; ensure not mixed for further processing in consumer-ready form
• Bulk shipments require proper tank manifests; pitfall is contamination claims affecting dry weight fructose calculations