Certified Organic Agave Nectar Syrup from Japan
Syrup extracted from organic blue agave plants, containing more than 50% fructose by dry weight. HTS 1702.60.40.30 covers this certified organic fructose syrup, used as a natural sweetener in health foods and drinks. Excludes invert sugar per subheading specifications.
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
• Secure organic certificate compliant with NOP standards; include chain-of-custody docs from agave fields
• Test for fructose polarity to substantiate >50% claim; common pitfall is mislabeling as 'inverted'
• Avoid quota issues by confirming not 'blended syrup' under Note 4; declare accurately in entry summary