Fresh Chioggia Beets from Japan
Chioggia beets feature red-and-white striped interiors, a heirloom variety of fresh edible roots, fresh or chilled. HTS 0706.90.30.00 covers these as 'beets' for table use, not industrial sugar production.
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
• Ensure varietal labeling for traceability; use refrigerated containers to maintain chill without freezing
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as radishes leading to audits