Invert Sugar Syrup 75% Solids from Japan
Liquid invert sugar syrup produced by hydrolysis of sucrose into equal glucose-fructose mix, with 75% dry solids and over 50% fructose equivalent. Classified in HTS 1702.90.58.00 as invert sugar blended syrup not for retail, per additional U.S. note 4, intended for bakery or confectionery processing. It meets the criteria for further mixing capability without consumer packaging.
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
• Provide lab analysis showing invert sugar composition and fructose polarity to Customs for verification
• Monitor annual quotas under U.S. note 5; use Treasury raw value conversion (1.07 factor for total sugars)
• Declare as industrial syrup without labels to avoid misclassification as retail product