Industrial Invert Sugar Syrup Blend from Japan
Invert sugar syrup blended with cane sugars, over 50% fructose in dry state, designed for bakery processing. Classified in HTS 1702.90.54.00 as a note 4 blended syrup not for direct consumer marketing, subject to note 9 quota entry.
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 capable of further mixing/processing; retail-ready packaging disqualifies under note 4
• Provide polarity test results for raw value determination at entry
• Monitor quota periods (Oct-Sep); charge to correct period with USDA approval