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Pure Fructose Liquid Sweetener 55% for Dairy from Japan

55% fructose syrup from beet or cane sources, colorless for yogurt and ice cream sweetening. Under HTS 1702.60.40.50 as high-fructose syrup, no additives. Lowers freezing point in frozen dairy desserts.

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

• Fructose polarity certification critical; <99.5° avoids raw sugar confusion

• Industrial drum packaging ensures Note (a) exclusion application

• Pre-clear with CBP for quota charging to prior/subsequent periods per Note