Fig-Date Fruit Paste from Japan
Dense paste from mashed figs and dates, preserved with sugar, used as a filling. Classified in HTS 2008.97.90.94 for mixed preserved fruits in paste form, n.e.s.i.
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
• Test moisture content to confirm preservation; label kosher if applicable for dates; avoid vacuum packaging that mimics juice concentrates