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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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