Agave Nectar Sweetener from Japan
Natural agave nectar derived from blue agave plants, classified in 1702.90.68 as other sugar syrups. Qualifies for USMCA duty-free entry under 9823.10.10 when produced in Mexico meeting general note 11 origin rules and subchapter note 10(b)(2) for specialty syrups.
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
• Provide Mexican origin certification and polarity test results; declare fructose content accurately; avoid common misclassification as 1702.40 cane syrups