Fresh Indian Bhindi Okra from Japan
Fresh bhindi, the Indian name for okra, consists of slender green pods used extensively in curries and sabzis. Imported chilled from India or Africa for diaspora communities. HTS 0709.99.1400 designates it as fresh or chilled okra in the vegetables chapter.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
30%
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 Indian export phytosanitary protocols for fruit flies; use ventilated packaging to avoid moisture buildup; declare as 'bhindi/okra' with botanical ID to prevent delays