Red Delicious Apples from Japan
Fresh Red Delicious apples valued under 22¢ per kg, often second-grade or processing-grade fruit exported in bulk. Classified in HTS 0808.10.00.30 based on low valuation reflecting non-premium quality for juice or cooking uses.
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
• Provide commercial invoice with per kg valuation certified by exporter to confirm .30 classification
• Comply with APHIS import permits for fire blight and other quarantine pests specific to apples
• Use refrigerated containers maintaining 0-4°C to meet FDA fresh produce safety standards