Fresh Raspberries from Japan
Fresh red raspberries (Rubus idaeus) are delicate, aggregate berries sold in clamshell containers for retail fresh market consumption. Classified under HTS 0810.20.90 as fresh 'other' fruit in this subheading, they must be suitable for immediate eating without preservation treatment. This excludes varieties destined for processing or miniature types.
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 cold chain below 4°C during transit to prevent spoilage and meet fresh import standards
• Label packages with country of origin and variety; declare accurately to avoid reclassification
• Watch for fumigation mandates from origins like Mexico or Chile to control quarantine pests