Blanched Frozen Sliced Brussels Sprouts from Japan
Brussels sprouts lightly blanched and sliced thin before freezing, used in gourmet dishes. Falls under HTS 0710.80.85.00 as reduced-size frozen Brussels sprouts cooked solely by steaming/boiling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Retain blanching records showing brief steaming only, preventing reclassification as cooked vegetables in Chapter 20
• Use bulk packaging for foodservice to distinguish from retail-ready products
• Comply with FDA prior notice for frozen veggies entering the US