Blanched Almond Slivers from Japan
Slivered almonds blanched and cut into thin strips, otherwise preserved without sugar. HTS 2008.19.40.00 applies to these processed nut forms.
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
• Specify slivered dimensions on commercial invoice for classification consistency
• Test for aflatoxin levels as required for tree nuts entering the US
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics raw shipments to prevent Chapter 8 shift