No-Sugar-Added Apple Chunks from Japan
Diced apples preserved in unsweetened fruit juice, labeled no added sugar. Under 2008.99.0500 as preserved apples without sweetening matter.
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
• Substantiate 'no added sugar' claims with lab tests for customs
• Pack in corrosion-resistant cans for acidic fruit content
• Monitor pH levels to ensure preservation without fermentation