Glucose-Fructose 50/50 Bulk Syrup from Japan
50/50 glucose-fructose syrup blend exceeding 50% fructose equivalent in dry state, bulk-packed for pharmaceutical processing. Classified HTS 1702.90.58.00 as blended syrup per note 4, not flavored/colored and further processable. Used in medicated syrup bases.
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
• Pharma-grade requires additional FDA import alerts compliance alongside CBP
• Document end-use for processing to justify note 4 blended status
• Test for soluble non-sugar solids to avoid 1703 molasses confusion