Fresh Salad Beetroot from Japan

Salad beetroot refers to small, tender beets harvested young for fresh salad use, distinct from mature beets, fresh or chilled. HTS 0706.90.40 covers it explicitly as 'salad beets (salad beetroot)' among other edible roots. These are eaten raw or lightly cooked in salads.

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 USDA grading standards if marketed as premium; avoid mixing with mature beets to prevent misclassification

• Use refrigerated transport to maintain chill status