Invert Sugar Syrup from Japan
Liquid invert sugar syrup (50% invert, 50% sucrose) for beverage industry, eligible under HTS 9822.05.20 CAFTA-DR sugar TRQ. Falls within U.S. note 25 limits for subheading 1702.90.20 goods from note 23 countries. Provides cost advantage for soft drink production.
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
• Submit polarity and Brix analysis; track against country TRQ balance; ensure proper invert sugar documentation