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%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
• 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