Chilled Prickly Pear Cactus Leaves from Japan
Chilled pads from prickly pear cactus, sold in bulk for restaurants or markets, with spines removed. Classified as cactus leaves under HTS 0709.99.90.30 within fresh or chilled other vegetables, as they require cooking before eating.
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
• Obtain APHIS import permit for fresh cactus from approved regions; declare as 'fresh cactus leaves' on entry documents
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 'edible cactus fruit' which falls under different codes like 0804
• Monitor temperature logs to prove chilled state and prevent spoilage claims during customs inspection