Sweet Variety Dried Tamarinds from Japan
Dried tamarinds from sweet pulp varieties like 'Pakkiri' or 'Noorai', less acidic. Still HTS 0813.40.80.00 as variety doesn't change dried fruit classification.
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
• Include varietal certificates for quality verification
• Sweet varieties command premium but same tariff treatment
• Market test brix levels for snacking applications