Refrigerator Dill Pickles from Japan
Quick-process cucumbers in vinegar-dill brine designed for refrigeration, not shelf-stable. Still HTS 2001.10.00.00 as preserved by acetic acid regardless of storage method. Lower heat processing preserves crunch.
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
• Label 'keep refrigerated' clearly
• Ship chilled
• Acidity still meets preservation