Kennebec Potatoes from Japan
Fresh Kennebec potatoes are smooth-skinned, white-fleshed all-purpose potatoes great for frying and boiling. They fit HTS 0701.90.50 as other fresh or chilled potatoes, excluding seed types. Commonly imported for chip manufacturing.
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
• Invoice must note 'for food use' to differentiate from seed
• Monitor for soft rot during refrigerated shipping
• Batch-test for varietal purity if claiming specific type