Lychees in Pineapple Juice from Japan
Halved lychees packed in unsweetened pineapple juice, preserved in glass jars. Falls under HTS 2008.99.35.00 as lychees prepared with added juice, not qualifying as homogenized or juice products. Popular for low-sugar diets.
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
• Label net weight and fruit-to-juice ratio accurately to prevent reclassification
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate due to tropical fruit pest risks
• Avoid bulk packaging over retail sizes to stay out of industrial prep subheadings