Frozen Hash Brown Patties from Japan
Frozen hash brown patties are shredded potatoes formed into patties and frozen, classified in HTS 2004.10.80.40 as other prepared frozen potatoes. They are pre-portioned for easy breakfast preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document the shredding and forming process to prove 'prepared or preserved' status
• Test for moisture content to distinguish from simply frozen potatoes under 0710
• Use IQF (individually quick frozen) packaging labels for better customs acceptance