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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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