Fresh Sugar Beet Roots from Japan
Harvested fresh roots of sugar beets, sold whole for direct human consumption in salads, juices, or as a vegetable. HTS 1212.91.00.00 covers fresh sugar beet used primarily for human food, distinct from industrial sugar extraction.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates proving freedom from soil pests and diseases
• Declare as fresh for human consumption to avoid reclassification as sugar manufacturing input
• Watch for seasonal quotas or restrictions on fresh root vegetable imports