170220100

ACTIVE

"1 Maple sugar"

HS code 170220100 (Chapter 17 "Sugars and sugar confectionery"; Heading 1702 "Other sugars, including chemically pure lac-tose, maltose, glucose and fructose, in solid form; sugar syrups not containing added flavou-ring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whe-ther or not mixed with natural honey; caramel"; Subheading 170220 "- Maple sugar and maple syrup") under the Japan tariff schedule classifies "1 Maple sugar". Japan customs apply General rate of 41.50 yen/kg, WTO rate 20.80 yen/kg. Statutory unit of measure: KG. This commodity is subject to 3 import regulations or restrictions; see compliance section below. 4 free trade agreement preferential rates are available for this code.

Tariff Schedule

Classification	Rate	Legal
一般税率 General rate	41.50 yen/kg	Official tariff schedule
WTO 税率 WTO rate	20.80 yen/kg	Official tariff schedule

FTA Preferential Rates

4 agreements available · certificate of origin required

Agreement	Rate	Effective	Regulation
CPTPP	Free	—	—
JP_US	Free	—	—
EU	10.40 yen/kg	—	—
UK	10.40 yen/kg	—	—

Compliance & Controls

3 import regulations, restrictions, or permit requirements

医薬品、医療機器等の品質、有効性及び安全性の確保等に関する法律

Act on Securing Quality,Efficacy and Safety of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Regenerative and Cellular Therapy Products, Gene Therapy Products, and Cosmetic Law

PA · 【Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare】 http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/policy/ health-medical/pharmaceuticals/01.html 【Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries】 http://www.maff.go.jp/e/index.html （contact information in Japanese） http://www.maff.go.jp/j/syouan/tikusui/yakuzi/

Agency: Compliance and Narcotics Division, Pharmaceutical Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Animal Products Safety DivisionFood Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesPermit required

砂糖及びでん粉の価格調整に関する法律

Law Concerning Sugar and Starch Price Stabilization

SP · http://www.alic.go.jp/english/index.html （contact information in Japanese） https://www.alic.go.jp/t-yunyu/tochosei02_000078.html

Agency: Regional Agricultural Production Division, Crop Production Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesRegulated

食品衛生法

Food Sanitation Act

FD · https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/shokuhin/yunyu_kanshi/kanshi/index_00004.html

Agency: Office of Import Food Safety Food Inspection and Safety Division,Public Health Bureau , Ministry of Health, Labour and WelfarePermit required

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HS-6 prefix 1702.20 across other jurisdictions