Organic Banana Shallots from Japan
Organic banana shallots are long, curved bulbs grown without synthetic pesticides, certified under USDA standards. HTS 0703.10.4070 applies to these fresh or chilled shallots, with organic status noted statistically per General Note 6.
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 organic certificates from equivalency-approved countries or USDA NOP for duty preferences
• Segregate organic from conventional shallots to maintain certification integrity
• Test for residue levels as organic imports face stricter APHIS scrutiny