Frozen Blanched Broccoli Cuts from Japan
Broccoli briefly blanched in boiling water then frozen in reduced-size cuts for retail bags. This aligns with HTS 0710.80.97.26 for other frozen broccoli reduced in size, cooked by boiling. Blanching deactivates enzymes for better preservation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
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 process records to prove minimal cooking, avoiding shift to prepared foods
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Declare as 'reduced in size' explicitly if cuts are under statistical thresholds