Smoked Cassava Pieces from Japan
Cassava pieces lightly smoked and preserved, vacuum-packed. Classified HTS 2008.99.65.00 as processed cassava. Adds unique flavor profile.
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
• Provide smoke process details; ensure no added wood chemicals
• Vacuum packaging requires oxygen barrier testing
• Avoid meat-like labeling to prevent Chapter 16 confusion