Sliced Nectarines in Juice from Japan
Halved or sliced nectarines packed in their own juice or fruit juice pack, preserved in metal tins for retail sale. Falls under HTS 2008.70.10 specifically for preserved nectarines as a type of peach. Not suitable for infant food or homogenized preparations.
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
• Label accurately as 'nectarines' to distinguish from peaches; test for Brix value if near juice boundaries
• Use proper phytosanitary certificates for fruit imports
• Common pitfall: incorrect country-of-origin marking on labels