Canned Palm Hearts from Japan
Hearts of palm sliced and preserved in brine within tin cans. Classified under HTS 2005.99.97.00 as other preserved vegetables not using vinegar, excluding frozen or heading 2006 products.
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
• Confirm no acetic acid used; retain supplier certificates for preservation method
• Ensure net weight declaration accuracy to avoid valuation disputes
• Test for Brix value if juice content is high, potentially affecting juice headings