Industrial Brine Oranges from Japan
Oranges in heavy brine solution destined for industrial juice processing plants. High salinity ensures preservation during bulk shipping from groves. HTS 0812.90.2000 classification for provisionally preserved citrus.
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
• End-user letters from processors prove industrial destination
• Brine strength testing certificates prevent fresh fruit misclassification
• Bulk IBC totes preferred over consumer packaging