Sulfur Dioxide Treated Strawberries from Japan
Fresh strawberries treated with sulfur dioxide gas solely for provisional preservation during transport or storage. They remain unsuitable for immediate consumption due to the preservative treatment, falling under HTS 0812.90.5000 as per Chapter Note for heading 0812.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify treatment is solely for provisional preservation; over-processing moves to Chapter 20
• Provide documentation proving unsuitability for immediate consumption, such as treatment certificates
• Ensure compliance with FDA sulfur dioxide residue limits to avoid entry refusal