Fresh Currants (Red) from Japan
Fresh red currants (Ribes rubrum) are small, bright red berries clustered on stems, sold fresh for immediate consumption. HTS 0810.90.27.60 covers them as fresh other berries, distinct from strawberries or processing-grade fruit.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Ensure stems intact if sold as clusters; stripped may affect freshness claim
• FDA prior notice required for all fresh berries; file via ACE system
• Avoid sulfur treatments that could reclassify under 0812 provisional preservation