Golden Delicious Apples from Japan
Bulk fresh Golden Delicious apples valued not over 22¢ per kg, commonly exported for industrial processing. This HTS 0808.10.00.30 covers low-value fresh apples unsuitable for direct premium retail sale.
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 bulk packaging (e.g
• 18kg cartons) to support low per kg valuation claims
• Include country-of-origin certificates as apples from certain regions face additional inspections
• Avoid mixing value grades in same shipment to prevent customs valuation disputes