Beet Fructose Blend Syrup for Confectionery from Japan
Blended syrup from beet sugars with added fructose exceeding 50% dry weight, intended for further processing into candies. Enters under HTS 1702.60.24.00 as note 4 blended syrup pursuant to note 9 quota rules. Supplied in industrial drums, not retail.
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
• Obtain USTR allocation certificates for country of origin; document dry weight fructose via lab analysis
• Avoid entries near quota close; use prior period charging if approved
• Label as industrial to prevent misclassification