Chestnut Dark Amber Honey from Japan
Italian chestnut honey featuring very dark amber color, bitter almond notes from tree blossom nectar. HTS 0409.00.00.65 covers this premium darker natural honey used in artisanal cheeses and balsamic reductions. High mineral content from tree sap influences deep coloration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis confirming chestnut monofloral status (>60% pollen)
• Declare tannin content on spec sheets for food safety compliance
• Ship in temperature-controlled containers to prevent Maillard reactions darkening further