Industrial Jam Strawberries for Processing from Japan
Bulk loose strawberries in sub-2lb plastic flats grown for jam and preserve manufacturing. Meets cannery/freezer/juice strawberry criteria in statistical note 3, shipped for provisional processing rather than retail. HTS 0810.10.4060 covers these off-season processing imports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain chain of custody documentation showing direct shipment to processing facilities
• Label shipments clearly as 'for processing only - not for fresh consumption' to aid CBP review
• Test random flat weights pre-shipment; common pitfall is exceeding net weight limit