Pickled Okra Pods from Japan
Whole or sliced okra pods preserved in a spicy vinegar brine, popular in Southern cuisine. Classified in HTS 2001.90.60.00 as other vegetables prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Ensure no fermentation indicators to stay in vinegar preservation category
• Provide nutritional labeling for retail-packed jars per FDA rules
• Confirm container size doesn't trigger infant food notes (irrelevant here)