Grapefruit Salad in Heavy Syrup from Japan
Prepared grapefruit pieces mixed into a fruit salad, preserved in heavy sugar syrup. Classified under HTS 2008.30.70.00 as 'other' preserved grapefruit with added sweetening. Ideal for desserts or canned fruit platters.
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%
Import Tips
• Document syrup concentration to avoid reclassification; ensure compliance with country-of-origin labeling for mixed fruits
• Test for pesticide residues common in citrus; register facility with FDA if processing