Frozen Sago Pith Pieces from Japan
Pieces of sago palm pith frozen to maintain high starch content, traditionally used for sago production. HTS 0714.90.4600 includes this as frozen 'other' high-starch tubers/pith. Processed minimally beyond freezing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm sago pith origin as protected in some regions; CITES permits may apply for palm species
• Use food-grade packaging to comply with import hygiene standards
• Document starch extraction potential to differentiate from finished sago under 1108