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%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
• 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