Fresh Apricot Gift Boxes from Japan
Premium fresh apricots presented in decorative gift boxes for holidays or special occasions. Still classified under HTS 0809.10.00.00 as the apricots are fresh and the packaging doesn't alter their fresh state.
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 that primary value is in fresh fruit, not packaging, to avoid set classification
• Use expedited shipping for gift packs due to short shelf life of fresh apricots
• Include temperature recorders in shipments for quality assurance claims