Red La Soda Potatoes from Japan
Fresh red skin La Soda potatoes are medium-sized, round tubers with smooth red skin and white flesh, ideal for boiling or roasting. They fall under HTS 0701.90.50.56 as fresh or chilled potatoes classified as red skin varieties, excluding certified organic or specific small-sized types. These potatoes are harvested and chilled for market distribution without further processing.
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
• Verify red skin color and variety through supplier certificates to match HTS 0701.90.50.56; ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm no pests or diseases
• Avoid misclassification by weighing samples to exclude small varieties under 95g
• Chill chain documentation is crucial to maintain 'fresh or chilled' status