Fair Trade Certified Dried Tamarinds from Japan
Dried tamarinds from fair trade certified cooperatives ensuring farmer premiums. HTS 0813.40.80.00 applies regardless of ethical certifications.
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
• Maintain chain of custody documentation for fair trade certification verification
• Include cooperative export documents for traceability
• Leverage fair trade status for marketing but not tariff benefits