Probiotic Sauerkraut Pouches from Japan
Probiotic sauerkraut in flexible pouches emphasizes live Lactobacillus cultures from natural fermentation, not vinegar-preserved. HTS 2005.99.30.00 covers this as sauerkraut, a prepared non-frozen vegetable suitable for retail health food markets. Pouches allow easy portioning.
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
• Include CFU (colony forming units) test results to substantiate probiotic claims without drug classification
• Use oxygen-barrier pouches; validate with migration studies for FDA indirect food additive rules