Canned Creamed Potatoes from Japan
Mashed potatoes blended with cream or milk, canned for convenience. This qualifies for HTS 2005.20.00.70 as other prepared potatoes preserved without vinegar or freezing. The creamy texture distinguishes it from plain varieties.
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
• Declare any dairy additives accurately for both CBP and FDA approvals
• Test for microbial stability due to higher risk in creamed preparations
• Label net drained weight of potatoes to meet vegetable content standards