Kettle Cooked Sea Salt Potato Chips from Japan
Thick-cut potato chips cooked in kettles with sea salt, prepared by slicing fresh potatoes and frying without vinegar preservation. Classified in 2005.20.00.20 for potato chips as a preserved potato product.
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 cooking method (kettle vs continuous fry) as it doesn't affect classification but aids quality verification
• Test for acrylamide levels, common in fried potatoes, to meet EU-equivalent FDA import standards
• Use ISF filings early for time-sensitive snack imports to prevent delays