Organic Fiddlehead Fern Sprouts from Japan
Certified organic fresh fiddleheads from ostrich ferns, grown without synthetic pesticides and harvested at peak tenderness. Chilled and packed for international shipment to organic markets. Falls under HTS 0709.99.30.00 as fiddlehead greens, with organic status per General Statistical Note 6.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide USDA or equivalent organic certificates matching approved standards; ensure chain-of-custody documentation from farm to port
• Watch for cross-contamination during chilling to maintain organic integrity