Pineapple Powder from Japan
Spray-dried powder from dehydrated pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus), classified under chapter 8-derived flours in HTS 1106.30.40.00. Excluded from cereal provisions; used in beverages and confectionery.
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
• Lab test for starch content to confirm distinction from root/tuber flours
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging to maintain quality during ocean transit
• Declare country of origin prominently as pineapples affect seasonal duties