Ginger in Sweetened Brine Pouch from Japan
Ginger chunks in flexible pouches with sweetened brine, for convenient retail. Classified under HTS 2008.99.63.00 for sweet ginger preserved with added sweetening matter.
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
• Pouch material must meet FDA indirect food additive rules
• Shelf-life documentation counters high-water activity spoilage risks
• Avoid 'dietetic' labeling unless meeting specific homogenized criteria