Sapodilla Puree in Jars from Japan
Smooth puree of ripe sapodilla (sapote) fruit, lightly sweetened and sealed in glass jars for culinary use. Classified under HTS 2008.99.23.00 as preserved sapodillas, which are explicitly named exotic fruits otherwise prepared. The processing involves scooping flesh, pureeing, and heat-pasteurizing.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming no added spirit (under 0.5% vol per Chapter 20 note); label with exact fruit content to avoid reclassification; check for tropical fruit import permits in destination country