Certified Organic Chandler Strawberries from Japan
Fresh Chandler variety strawberries grown organically and entered fresh during the June 15 to September 15 window. These large, firm berries qualify under this HTS code as certified organic strawberries not designated for processing or other specific categories.
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 APHIS-approved packaging to prevent pest introduction, common for berry imports
• Declare exact varietal if requested; misdescription can lead to penalties
• Ensure invoice specifies 'fresh, certified organic' to match HTS description precisely