California Grown Pitted Dates from Japan
Pitted dates grown and dried in California, packaged in plastic tubs for retail. Meets HTS 2008.99.2520 criteria as US-prepared but importable equivalents from abroad. Known for consistent quality and sweetness.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Even for US-variety lookalikes, declare foreign origin accurately to avoid 'Made in USA' violations
• Comply with California Proposition 65 labeling if lead levels detected
• Batch-test for sugar content to confirm no added sweeteners