Frozen Dried Lingonberries from Japan
Lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) freeze-dried with minimal sugar coating for snacks. Classified in HTS 2008.93.00.00 as preserved by dehydration with sweetening.
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
• Provide freeze-drying process certification to differentiate from simply frozen
• Check for residual moisture under 5% to confirm preservation method
• Label as 'not a significant source of sugars' if lightly coated