Sulfur-Preserved Tropical Fruit Blend from Japan
Blend of mango, papaya, pineapple, and guava chunks treated with sulfur dioxide gas for provisional preservation during storage and shipping. The treatment renders it unsuitable for immediate consumption until further processing. Falls under HTS 0812.90.10.00 for mixtures of two or more provisionally preserved fruits.
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 certificates confirming sulfur dioxide treatment levels and that the product is unsuitable for immediate consumption per Chapter Note to 0812
• Label clearly with preservative details and fruit mixture composition to avoid reclassification during customs inspection