Fresh White Turnips from Japan
Fresh white turnips (Brassica rapa) are globe-shaped root vegetables with white skin and purple-tinged tops, harvested fresh or chilled for immediate consumption. They fall under HTS 0706.10.40.00 as fresh or chilled turnips, specifically within the category of edible roots like carrots and turnips, excluding those preserved or processed.
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
• Verify freshness with phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA import requirements; ensure roots are unpeeled and unprocessed to avoid reclassification; declare exact weight and origin to comply with statistical notes