Jazz Apples from Japan
Fresh Jazz apples, a Scifresh brand variety with vibrant red-green skin and balanced flavor profile, exceeding 22¢ per kg valuation. Under HTS 0808.10.00.65 as other fresh high-value apples. Branded for premium supermarket sales.
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
• License branded variety names like Jazz with trademark documentation to prevent counterfeiting claims at entry
• Maintain cold chain (0-4°C) with reefer container logs to prove freshness compliance
• Avoid blending with lower-value apples in shipments to prevent average valuation dropping below threshold