Quebec Sugar Maple Blend Syrup from Japan
A premium blend of Quebec maple syrup and refined cane sugar syrup, specifically described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 for TRQ entry. Falls under HTS 2106.90.89.00 as other blended syrups NESOI, not purely maple syrup. Packaged for retail breakfast use.
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
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with sugar TRQs; retain lab analysis for Brix and sugar content
• Avoid shipping during quota closeouts to prevent over-quota rates