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
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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