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%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
• Confirm dry state % with polariscope per regulations; track entries against Secretary limits
• Bulk import only to qualify under processing exclusions