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%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
• Provide mill certificates showing compliance with note 9 blend ratios; use HTSUS correctly
• Pitfall: Quota exhaustion requires pivot to over-quota codes