Fermented Avocado Chutney Base from Japan
Lightly fermented avocado pieces with spices, preserved for use as a chutney base, in pouches. This qualifies under HTS 2008.99.10.90 as other avocados preserved by fermentation, not pureed or mixed elsewhere specified. Fermentation adds tangy flavor while preserving.
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
• Submit microbial analysis showing safe fermentation levels for FDA prior notice
• Label with fermentation date and shelf life; avoid 'juice' terms to prevent Chapter 2009 shift