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Caramel Sugar Syrup Uncolored from Japan

Unflavored caramelized cane sugar syrup reduced to >50% fructose equivalent through heating, without added colorants. HTS 1702.90.40.00 includes such sugar syrups not containing added flavoring or coloring, distinct from finished caramel.

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

Confirm no synthetic colors via spectrometry; declare Brix for duty; store cool to prevent further inversion