Canned Fiddlehead Ferns from Japan
Preserved ostrich fern shoots (fiddleheads) in water. HTS 2005.99.97.00 as other preserved vegetables not by vinegar or frozen.
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 blanching/parboil proofs for safety compliance
• Botanical ID as Matteuccia struthiopteris
• Seasonal import timing for valuation