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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%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

• 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