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

15.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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