Baby New Potatoes in Brine from Japan
Small baby potatoes harvested early, cooked whole, and packed in brine for extended shelf life without vinegar. HTS 2005.20.00 covers these as preserved potatoes not by vinegar or freezing. Popular in European-style salads and sides.
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
• Specify 'new potatoes' on invoices with harvest timing to justify premium pricing and classification
• Adhere to maximum container sizes for retail to avoid bulk industrial tariffs
• Test brine salinity to ensure it doesn't mimic vinegar profiles during lab checks