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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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