Drained Candied Pineapple Chunks from Japan
Pineapple chunks preserved by cooking in sugar syrup, then drained and partially crystallized. Classified in HTS 2006.00.90.00 as other sugar-preserved fruits that are drained or crystallized, excluding specific citrus or melon. Used in fruitcakes and confections.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide processing records showing syrup cooking and draining; test for Brix value if borderline
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates for tropical fruit
• Common pitfall: confusing with syrup-packed under 2008