Artificial Honey Fructose Syrup from Japan
Syrup imitating honey flavor with high fructose content (52% dry basis) from corn sources, used as honey substitute in baking. Falls under HTS 1702.90.52.00 as artificial honey with ≥50% fructose, entered pursuant to general note 15 quota rules. Excludes added flavoring per heading description.
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
• Declare as artificial honey without natural honey mixture to avoid reclassification
• Provide fructose analysis and quota certificate
• Inspect for prohibited coloring additives