Cane Fructose Syrup Blend for Beverage Processing from Japan
Blended syrup of cane-derived fructose over 50% dry weight with beet sugars, designed for industrial mixing in soft drink production. Classified in HTS 1702.60.24.00 due to meeting U.S. note 4 definition for blended syrups entered under note 9 quota provisions. Excludes retail-ready packaging.
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 evidence of capability for further processing like blending certificates; monitor aggregate quotas under note 3
• Use polarimeter testing for sucrose/fructose content to confirm raw value
• Coordinate with USTR for country-specific allocations