Maritime Provinces Maple-Sugar Syrup from Japan
Blended syrup from Maritime Provinces maple with granulated cane sugar syrup, described in U.S. note 9 to chapter 17. Enters under HTS 2106.90.89.00 as other blended syrups pursuant to TRQ. Used in baking and beverages.
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 mill certificates showing compliance with note 9 blend ratios; use HTSUS correctly
• Pitfall: Quota exhaustion requires pivot to over-quota codes