Sun-Dried Barberries Unsulfured from Japan
Unsulfured sun-dried barberries retaining natural color and antioxidants, popular in health food blends. Classified in HTS 0813.40.1500 for dried berries excluding those in headings 0801-0806. No chemical preservatives added.
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
• Lab test for sulfur dioxide; levels over trace trigger 0812 provisional preservation
• Use 'unsulfured' labeling accurately to meet FDA clean label requirements
• Bulk import in ventilated bags prevents mold; inspect for aflatoxin common in dried fruits