Fresh Rakkyo Green Tops from Japan
Fresh green tops from rakkyo plants (Allium chinense), a Japanese alliaceous vegetable often pickled but imported fresh. HTS 0703.90.0020 covers these as green onions of non-Allium cepa species.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain from farm to port; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Include commercial invoice detailing species and harvest date for accurate duty assessment
• Steer clear of bunching with Allium cepa; separate packaging avoids commingling penalties