Pickled Bamboo Shoots from Japan
Sliced bamboo shoots (Dendrocalamus spp.) preserved in vinegar, used in Asian stir-fries. Fits HTS 2001.90.38.00 as other edible plant parts preserved by acetic acid.
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
• Cyanogenic glycoside testing required for FDA entry
• Distinguish from canned (2005.90) by vinegar preservation
• Phytosanitary certs essential from bamboo-growing regions