1702.60.40.50/High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-55/Japan

High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS-55 from Japan

HFCS-55 is a liquid sweetener derived from corn starch, containing over 55% fructose by dry weight in its solid equivalent, used primarily in soft drinks and processed foods. It falls under HTS 1702.60.40.50 as a fructose syrup exceeding 50% fructose content, excluding invert sugar, and not containing added flavoring or coloring. This classification applies to its high fructose concentration in syrup form for industrial food applications.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify fructose content via polarimeter testing to confirm >50% dry weight and ensure no invert sugar presence to avoid reclassification

• Check TRQ quotas under Additional U.S

• Note 3; obtain USDA licenses for entries beyond limits to prevent penalties

• Provide certificates of analysis for sugar origin (e.g

• corn-based) and ensure bulk packaging not for retail to comply with exclusions