Frozen Zucchini and Tomato Antipasto from Japan
Frozen antipasto of sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and herbs, preserved otherwise than by vinegar and frozen. HTS 2004.90.10.00 covers this as other vegetable mixtures labeled antipasto, not of heading 2006. Ensures long shelf life for gourmet platters.
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
• Measure tomato dry weight; if ≥7%, reclassify under heading 2002 per chapter note
• Include lab analysis for preservation methods to confirm no acetic acid
• Register with USDA APHIS for frozen vegetable imports if from certain origins