HFCS-42 High Fructose Corn Syrup from Japan
HFCS-42 syrup with 42% fructose but dry state adjusted to >50% via concentration, for canned fruits and dairy. Under HTS 1702.60.40 as 'fructose syrup >50% dry weight,' excluding invert, no flavors. Common in U.S. food processing.
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
• Confirm dry state % with polariscope per regulations; track entries against Secretary limits
• Bulk import only to qualify under processing exclusions