Artificial Honey Substitute Syrup from Japan
Iso-glucose syrup mimicking honey, from cane sugar inversion to high fructose (55%+ dry), purified <6% solids, no natural honey mixed. 1702.90.20.00 covers such artificial honey syrups.
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
• Certify no natural honey content to stay in artificial category
• Polarimeter test for fructose dominance vs sucrose
• Label 'not honey' clearly to avoid food misbranding penalties