1702.40.40.00/Liquid Glucose Fructose Blend 35% Fructose/Japan

Liquid Glucose Fructose Blend 35% Fructose from Japan

This industrial syrup is a hydrolyzed corn starch product with 35% fructose content on dry basis, widely used in bakery fillings and soft drinks for sweetness and body. It qualifies for HTS 1702.40.40.00 as 'other' glucose syrups in the 20-50% fructose range, excluding those derived from sucrose inversion.

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%

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Import Tips

• Conduct dry state analysis to confirm fructose percentage; discrepancies can lead to reclassification and penalties

• Ensure no added coloring per heading description; include affidavits confirming purity for smooth entry

• Check against TRQ limits under Additional U.S

• Note 3 for high-sugar content articles to avoid over-quota duties