Fresh Red Table Beets from Japan
Freshly harvested red beets (Beta vulgaris), commonly known as table beets, are globe-shaped root vegetables used in salads and cooking. They fall under HTS 0706.90.30.00 as fresh or chilled beets, distinct from sugar beets in other categories. These are sold with tops intact for culinary use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify phytosanitary certificates to confirm freshness and freedom from pests; ensure temperature logs for chilled shipments to avoid spoilage claims
• Label as 'fresh beets' to prevent misclassification as processed goods