Organic Maple Syrup Blend from Japan
A premium blend of organic cane sugar syrup and maple flavoring classified under HTS 1702.90.68 as other sugar syrups not elsewhere specified. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.10.10 when originating from Canada, Mexico, or the US per general note 11. It meets note 10(b)(2) requirements for blended sugar syrups used in food manufacturing.
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
• Verify USMCA origin certificate proving regional value content; ensure syrup polarity testing for sugar content compliance; label accurately as 'syrup' not pure maple to avoid 1702.30 reclassification