Certified Organic Freezer Strawberries for Processing from Japan
Organic strawberries designated as 'freezer strawberries' per statistical note 3, shipped loose in lightweight plastic flats for industrial freezing. They are not packaged for immediate fresh consumption. HTS 0810.10.4020 applies to certified organic processing fruit meeting weight and packaging specs.
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 intended freezer processing use; CBP may request buyer contracts as proof
• Use calibrated scales for flat weights; discrepancies trigger reclassification to higher-duty fresh codes
• Maintain temperature logs if transit conditions affect 'fresh' status determination