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
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
• 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