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%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
• Test for pungency variability in batches
• Recommend immediate use due to short shelf life
• Phytosanitary certs critical for South American origins