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