Frozen Scalloped Potato Slices from Japan
Frozen scalloped potato slices are thinly sliced, par-cooked in cream sauce, then frozen for HTS 2004.10.80.40 when potato predominant. Ready-to-finish oven preparation.
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
• Sauce/potato ratio documentation critical for classification
• Cream content <20% keeps potato as principal
• Layering process description proves preparation