Smoked Dried Apricots from Japan
Apricots dried and lightly smoked for unique flavor, under HTS 2008.50.4000 as other apricot preparations. The smoking adds savory notes without added sugars.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
29.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Detail smoking process and wood type for FDA review
• Ensure benzo[a]pyrene levels below limits
• Package in vacuum-seal for flavor retention