0706.10.40.00/Fresh Purple Top Turnips/Japan

Fresh Purple Top Turnips from Japan

Purple top turnips feature a white root with a purple crown, fresh or chilled, commonly used in Southern U.S. cuisine for roasting or boiling. Classified under HTS 0706.10.40.00 as fresh turnips, they are edible roots distinct from preserved or dried forms.

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

• Obtain APHIS import permits for root vegetables to prevent pest introduction; label as 'fresh turnips' to avoid mix-up with beets; inspect for damage during customs to prevent rejection