Frozen Roasted Potato Chunks from Japan
Frozen roasted potato chunks are par-roasted for flavor development then frozen, fitting HTS 2004.10.80.40 for other frozen prepared potatoes. The roasting process qualifies as preparation otherwise than by vinegar.
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
• Provide thermal processing logs showing roasting temperatures to prove preparation
• Ensure no added acetic acid, as that would exclude from heading 2004
• Batch testing for Brix value if any sweetening agents present, per chapter notes