0705.21.00.00/Pre-Washed Chilled Witloof Spears/Japan

Pre-Washed Chilled Witloof Spears from Japan

Ready-to-eat Witloof chicory spears, triple-washed and chilled, trimmed for convenience salads. HTS 0705.21.00.00 covers this as fresh or chilled product, provided no cooking or preservation alters immediate consumption suitability.

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%

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Import Tips

• Comply with FDA wash protocols; declare processing details to avoid 0711 provisional preservation classification

• Use modified atmosphere packaging to extend shelf life while maintaining fresh status