Dried Peach Kernels for Baking from Japan
Dried peach kernels specifically packaged for baking and confectionery, adding a marzipan-like flavor to cookies, cakes, and sweets for human use. Under HTS 1212.99.30.00 as part of peach stones and kernels for primary human consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use tamper-evident packaging to meet retail food import standards
• Declare exact quantity of kernels vs stones to customs for accurate duty calculation
• Test for heavy metals, as stone fruits can accumulate from soil