Fresh Organic Albion Strawberries from Japan
These are premium organic Albion variety strawberries, fresh picked and entered between June 15 and September 15. Classified under HTS 0810.10.2080 as fresh strawberries outside the 'for processing' category, not shipped loose in plastic flats under 2 pounds excluding container weight. They are suitable for fresh market retail consumption.
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
• Verify entry date falls within June 15 to September 15; obtain certified organic documentation if claimed
• Ensure berries are not loose in flats ≤2lbs (excluding flat weight) to avoid 'for processing' misclassification
• Inspect for phytosanitary certificates from origin country