Frozen Mashed Potatoes from Japan
Cooked, mashed potatoes flash-frozen in portions for reheating. Despite cooking by boiling, HTS 0710.10.00.00 covers them as frozen potatoes unsuitable for immediate consumption without further prep.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
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
• Specify 'boiled then frozen' in invoices to match hierarchy description
• Ensure no milk/butter additives; dairy inclusion moves to 0403 or 2004
• Batch testing for bacterial load required for frozen foods