Chopped Dried Figs for Cereal from Japan
Uniformly chopped dried figs sized for cereal inclusion, lightly oiled to prevent sticking, bulk-packed. HTS 2008.99.28.00 covers these prepared preserved figs for food manufacturing use. Minimal oil coating qualifies as preservation aid.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify oil type/percentage (<2%) to remain fig classification vs coated product
• Anti-caking agent declaration prevents reclassification as prepared food
• Industrial bulk entry requires manufacturer's use verification