Mixed Fruit Cocktail in Syrup from Japan
A mixture of diced peaches, pears, grapes, and pineapple packed in a liquid medium of light syrup within airtight cans. This falls under HTS 2008.97.90.50 as a fruit mixture preserved in a liquid medium in airtight containers, not specified elsewhere in heading 2008. The product is suitable for retail sale and not limited to infant food.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify the mixture composition does not qualify for single-fruit subheadings like 2008.91; ensure airtight containers meet food safety standards
• Provide lab analysis for liquid medium content to avoid reclassification
• Label net weight and ingredients accurately to comply with FDA requirements