Chilled White Superior Potatoes from Japan
Chilled White Superior potatoes offer firm white flesh suited for French fries and mashing. Under HTS 0701.90.50.66 for white varieties fresh or chilled, distinct from colored counterparts. Pre-chilled for export to extend shelf life.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'white variety' with botanical names to prevent reclassification errors
• Monitor moisture content to ensure not provisionally preserved, which would shift to 0711
• Prepare for random CBP inspections requiring varietal confirmation via expert affidavits