Turkish Pine Amber Honey from Japan
Dark amber honey produced from pine tree honeydew, not floral nectar, giving it a distinctive deep color and mineral-rich profile. HTS 0409.00.00.65 applies to this 'other' natural honey amber or darker, including honeydew types. Famous for antimicrobial properties from MGO content.
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
• Distinguish honeydew from floral via C13/C12 isotope ratio testing per AOAC methods
• Provide veterinary health certificates confirming no disease vectors from pine regions
• Declare moisture content <20% to avoid rejection for fermentation risk