Brine-Preserved Berry and Citrus Mix from Japan

Combination of strawberries, raspberries, oranges, and grapefruit segments preserved in sulfur water or brine solution to prevent spoilage during transport. Unsuitable for immediate consumption in this state, requiring further processing. Classified in HTS 0812.90.10.00 as provisionally preserved fruit mixtures.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

21.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document the exact preservation method (brine/sulfur water) and confirm suitability only for storage/transport per heading 0812 note

Test for immediate consumption viability; if edible as-is, it risks reclassification to Chapter 20 prepared fruits

Use bulk shipping containers to emphasize provisional nature, avoiding consumer-ready packaging

Brine-Preserved Berry and Citrus Mix from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0812.90.10.00