Fresh Mashua Tubers from Japan
Fresh mashua are peppery Andean tubers used fresh or chilled in salads and stews. Classified under HTS 0709.99.90 as residual other fresh or chilled vegetables.
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
• Test for pungency variability in batches
• Recommend immediate use due to short shelf life
• Phytosanitary certs critical for South American origins