Fresh Red Currants from Japan
Fresh red currants (Ribes rubrum) are vibrant red berries picked fresh for retail sale and home use in desserts or sauces. Classified under HTS 0810.30.00.00 as fresh red currants, excluding any kiwifruit misclassification. They remain in their natural, unprocessed state suitable for immediate 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
• Obtain EU or origin-country export certificates confirming varietal purity and freedom from quarantined pests
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain quality, as currants are highly perishable with short shelf life
• Avoid common pitfalls like overripe shipments by specifying maturity standards in purchase contracts