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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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