Fructose-Glucose Blend Syrup for Beverages from Japan
Industrial blended syrup of 60% fructose and 40% glucose for soft drink manufacturing, shipped in bulk totes. HTS 1702.90.58.00 covers this as 'other' sugar syrup blends >=50% fructose, matching U.S. note 4 for processable syrups not retail-packaged. Excludes added flavors qualifying it for pure syrup heading.
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
• Include supplier certification of no added flavors/coloring to maintain 1702.90 purity status
• Calculate raw value using Treasury formula (kg x 1.07 for total sugars) for quota charging
• Import via licensed entry points; track fiscal year quotas to avoid over-quota rates