Frozen Lightly Steamed Cranberries from Japan
Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpum) lightly steamed then frozen, retaining natural tartness for culinary applications like relishes. Fits HTS 0811.90.3500 as fruit cooked by steaming or boiling in water and frozen, no added sugar. Popular in gourmet food imports.
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 processing method details in commercial invoice to justify steaming under Chapter 08 frozen fruit
• Comply with FSMA foreign supplier verification for microbial safety in steamed products
• Watch for reclassification if steaming exceeds 'light' processing, potentially moving to Chapter 20