Artificial Honey Fructose Syrup from Japan
Synthetic honey substitute made from cane-derived fructose syrup blended to mimic honey composition, over 50% fructose dry basis without natural honey. Falls in HTS 1702.90.40.00 as artificial honey from cane sugars, used in baking and as sweetener.
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
• Label clearly as artificial to avoid honey misclassification; test for pollen absence; comply with FDA food safety import requirements