0409.00.00.65/Acacia Dark Amber Honey/Japan

Acacia Dark Amber Honey from Japan

Late-harvest acacia honey developing amber to dark amber color through natural darkening processes. Fits HTS 0409.00.00.65 as darker 'other' natural honey not qualifying for light categories. Remains liquid with mild flavor despite darker hue.

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

• Document harvest timing and storage conditions explaining natural color progression from light to amber

• Test for diastase activity >8° to prove unheated processing

• Use glass jars under 1kg for retail to avoid bulk commercial reclassification