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Craft Distillery Cane Syrup from Japan

High-purity cane syrup at 66.5° sucrose for craft rum and whiskey production, qualifying under USMCA sugar TRQ 9823.10.03/1701.91.48. Meets TTB import requirements for distilled spirits 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

• Obtain TTB permits before importing for distilled spirits use

• Maintain strict alcohol production end-use documentation

• Bonded warehouse entry may optimize cash flow for distillers