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
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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