Brewery Invert Molasses from Japan
Specialty invert molasses from cane for beer fermentation, featuring 50% fructose dry state from acid hydrolysis. HTS 1702.90.35.00 covers this unflavored syrup derived from sugar sources.
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
• Specify brewing end-use in import docs to align with non-quota industrial applications
• Test for natural anhedral crystals if borderline with 1701.13 non-centrifugal sugar
• Secure licenses if overlapping with polyhydric alcohol production notes