Canadian Maple Syrup Blend from Japan
A blended syrup primarily composed of Canadian maple syrup mixed with cane sugar syrup, meeting the specifications in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 for entry under tariff-rate quota provisions. This product is classified under HTS 2106.90.89.00 as a blended syrup not purely maple or cane sugar syrup, intended for table use or flavoring. It enters pursuant to the quantitative limits outlined in the note.
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
• Obtain a license or certificate from USDA FAS for entry under the TRQ provisions of U.S. note 9; verify syrup composition matches note requirements to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: exceeding quota leads to higher over-quota duties