0409.00.00.10/Wildflower Comb Honey/Japan

Wildflower Comb Honey from Japan

Pure wildflower comb honey consists of honey stored in its natural beeswax comb, harvested directly from beehives and packaged for retail sale in small consumer portions. It falls under HTS 0409.00.00.10 as comb honey packaged for retail, distinguishing it from bulk honey or extracted honey without comb.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify packaging meets retail sale criteria (typically under 5kg per unit) to avoid reclassification as bulk honey under 0409.00.0040

• Provide certificate of origin and pollen analysis to confirm natural honey status and avoid adulteration disputes

• Check FDA prior notice requirements and ensure labeling includes floral source and 'comb honey' declaration