Fresh Ever-Bearing Strawberries from Japan
Ever-bearing strawberry variety producing fruit continuously through growing season, imported fresh outside December-May window. Classified under HTS 0810.10.4080 as non-seasonal, non-processing fresh strawberries suitable for immediate 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
• Ensure berries maintain fresh condition (not overripe) to avoid frozen or processed reclassification
• Include commercial invoice specifying variety and entry date to confirm 'other' category eligibility
• Check cold chain documentation to prove maintained fresh state during transport