Stewed Prune Preparation Base from Japan
Dried prunes partially rehydrated then redried for stewing base, still under HTS 0813.20.20 as other prunes since fully dried end product. Used by food manufacturers as instant stewing ingredient.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Processing logs showing final moisture under drying threshold essential
• Declare intended end use as 'further processing' for manufacturer's drawback
• Microbiological testing certificate required for rehydrated-then-dried products