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Certified Organic Apple Juice Concentrate Fructose Syrup from Japan

A concentrated syrup from organic apples with over 50% fructose content by dry weight, certified organic. Classifies in HTS 1702.60.40.30 as other fructose syrup in certified organic form, used in natural sweeteners for baking and beverages. Meets subheading for high-fructose syrup excluding invert sugar.

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 certificate of analysis confirming fructose >50% dry weight and organic status from accredited certifier

• Label as 'syrup not containing added flavoring' to avoid reclassification; check for natural fruit pigments

• Comply with FDA prior notice for food imports and sugar quota reporting via ACE system