Frozen Whole Strawberries Cane Sugar 15% from Japan
Whole frozen strawberries with 15% cane sugar in bulk >1.2L plastic pails for industrial use. Classified under HTS 0811.10.00.50 for container size, strawberry type, and sugar level ≤25%. Common in foodservice for pies and toppings.
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 FDA prior notice and facility registration; frozen berries prone to Listeria alerts
• Document country of origin and harvest season; seasonal duties may apply via quota programs
• Avoid commingling with >25% sugar lots in same container to prevent blended reclassification