Fresh Organic Bitter Melon from Japan
Certified organic bitter melon (Momordica charantia) grown without synthetic pesticides, ideal for health-focused markets in salads and juices. Falls under HTS 0709.99.90.05 as fresh or chilled bitter melon per statistical notes on organics. Sourced from certified farms in tropical regions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide USDA organic equivalence certificates; segregate from conventional to prevent contamination claims
• Ensure cold chain integrity for organic premium
• Pitfall: lacking certification triggers reclassification or duties