Beverage Sugar Base from Japan
Liquid sugar base for soft drinks containing cane invert sugar, classified under CAFTA-DR TRQ provisions of HTS 9822.05.20. Subject to U.S. note 25 limits for subheading 2101.20 goods from note 23 countries. Provides competitive pricing for beverage producers.
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
• Brix and sugar solids documentation; quota monitoring; CAFTA origin verification