Frozen Mixed Vegetables from Japan
A blend of frozen carrots, peas, corn, and green beans, prepared by blanching and quick-freezing without vinegar or acetic acid. Classified under HTS 2004.90.85.95 as a mixture of other vegetables preserved by freezing, not fitting specific vegetable subheadings.
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
• Verify net weight and ensure no vinegar or acetic acid is used in processing to maintain classification
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming frozen preservation method and vegetable composition
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as fresh vegetables, which shifts to Chapter 7