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%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
• 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