Gourmet Inverted Cane Syrup from Japan
Partially inverted cane sugar syrup maintaining 66° total sugars equivalent, qualifying for USMCA TRQ treatment under 9823.10.03 linked to 1701.91.48. Used in premium ice cream and pastry applications.
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
• Test both sucrose and reducing sugar content for proper classification
• Include processing details showing minimal inversion for 1701.91 status
• Monitor seasonal TRQ patterns for optimal import timing