Artisanal Maple-Cane Sugar Blend from Japan
Premium syrup blending cane sugar (primary component) meeting 1701.91.48 specs with maple flavoring, eligible under USMCA 9823.10.03 TRQ. Primary classification determined by predominant cane sugar content.
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 lab analysis showing cane sugar exceeds 66° sucrose threshold
• Maintain USMCA regional value content documentation
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as pure maple syrup (1702.90)