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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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