Brined Potato Salad Base from Japan
Pre-cooked potato pieces in brine, minimally seasoned, packed for retail as a base for homemade salads without mayo. Under HTS 2005.20.00 as simply preserved potatoes, not further mixed. Allows consumers to customize.
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
• Limit seasonings to non-seasoning additives per notes to stay out of homogenized categories
• Ensure no visible homogenization; chunky texture supports 2005.20 classification
• Register facility with FDA if processing involves heat treatment