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Caramelized Sugar Syrup from Japan

Cooking syrup with caramelized cane sugar for confectionery, classified under 1702.90.68. USMCA 9823.10.10 duty-free treatment for North American production meeting origin rules.

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 caramelization process specifications; test color index 1000+; industrial packaging prevents retail food preparation classification