Air-Dried Tomato Slices from Japan
Thin slices of tomatoes dried via hot air circulation, popular in gourmet cooking and pizza toppings. Classified in HTS 0712.90.78.00 as sliced dried tomatoes, other than those specifically excluded. Remains a whole vegetable form, unsuitable for immediate eating without rehydration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document drying temperature logs to confirm compliance with FDA dehydration standards
• Avoid bulk mixing with onions to prevent reclassification as mixtures
• Phytosanitary inspections are key for insect-free certification