Satsuma Mandarins in Aluminum Airtight Cans from Japan
Halved satsuma mandarins preserved with citric acid and sugar, packed in aluminum airtight cans for long-term storage. This product is under HTS 2008.30.46.00 as 'other' satsumas in airtight containers, not qualifying for Brix-limited subheadings. It represents prepared mandarin fruit n.e.s.
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 cans are hermetically sealed to meet 'airtight' requirement; leaks can lead to spoilage claims or reclassification
• Declare exact fruit content percentage to distinguish from juice-heavy products under heading 2009
• Comply with country-of-origin marking on containers to avoid penalties under CBP labeling rules