Juice Processing Strawberries Loose Pack from Japan
Strawberries harvested and shipped loose in plastic flats (net ≤2lbs) specifically for juice extraction in processing plants. These 'juice strawberries' per statistical note 3 are not suitable for fresh market due to bulk handling. Falls under HTS 0810.10.4060 for other processing strawberries entered outside peak season.
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
• Include end-user letters confirming juice processing to justify statistical note 3 classification
• Ensure no washing/polishing that could imply fresh market quality; processing grade only
• Monitor flat tare weights carefully during packing to stay under 0.91kg net limit