Frozen-Thawed Banana Pulp from Japan
Banana pulp initially frozen then thawed for preservation, used in beverage concentrates, classified under HTS 2008.99.13.00 post-thaw as preserved pulp. It avoids frozen classification if not imported frozen. Meets 'otherwise prepared' criteria in Chapter 20.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
3.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document thawing process to justify preserved status over frozen fruit classification
• Ensure temperature logs during transit to prove non-frozen state at entry
• Avoid retail packaging under 250g to prevent infant food misclassification risks