Isofructose Blend Syrup for Confectionery Processing from Japan
A processible blended syrup of isomerized fructose (>50% dry weight fructose) combined with beet sugar syrups, supplied in industrial totes for candy manufacturing. It qualifies for HTS 1702.60.22.00 as a note 4 blended syrup entered under GN15, excluding invert sugar and prepared for mixing rather than retail. Meets chapter criteria for fructose syrups in solid/liquid form without flavors.
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
• Conduct polarimeter testing per subheading notes to confirm fructose content excludes invert sugar classification
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with sugar quotas to handle USTR allocation certificates from origin countries
• Document end-use as industrial processing to prevent misclassification as retail-prepared goods