Fresh Sugar Cane Bundles from Japan
Freshly harvested sugar cane stalks bundled for retail sale, consumed by chewing to enjoy natural sweetness. Classified under HTS 1212.93.00.00 as fresh sugar cane of a kind used primarily for human consumption, distinct from industrial sugar production.
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 import permits for fresh agricultural products and comply with FDA food safety standards; maintain cold chain logistics to preserve freshness; label clearly as 'for human consumption' to prevent misclassification