Pitted Deglet Noor Dates from Japan
Lightly sweetened Deglet Noor dates with pits carefully removed for convenient snacking. Falls under HTS 0804.10.60.00 specifically for dates that are whole but pitted.
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
• Use food-grade machinery certification for pit removal process to satisfy FDA import standards
• Monitor moisture content as excessive drying could trigger reclassification to other dried fruit codes
• Include commercial invoice detailing pit removal method to expedite CBP examination