Date Halves with Oat Coating from Japan
Date halves lightly coated in gluten-free oats for reduced stickiness, dried and ready-to-eat. Still primarily dates, classified under HTS 2008.99.2520 as other prepared dates with minimal additions. Perfect for trail mixes.
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
• Declare oat coating percentage (<10%) to maintain primary date classification; higher shifts to mixtures
• Include allergen statements for oats on labels per FDA requirements
• Test for aflatoxins common in dates; provide negative certificate to expedite clearance