Chilled Breadfruit Pods from Japan
Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a large, starchy fruit from tropical trees, harvested fresh or chilled for cooking like potatoes or in desserts. It is explicitly listed under HTS 0709.99.0500 as a fresh or chilled other vegetable. The green, spiny pods are boiled, roasted, or fried when unripe.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
11.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Ensure temperature logs during transit to maintain 'chilled' status without freezing, as frozen breadfruit would classify under 0811.90
• Obtain import permits from USDA for breadfruit due to potential pest risks; declare origin accurately
• Avoid packaging in brine or preservatives, as this could reclassify under heading 0711 for provisionally preserved vegetables