Australian Macadamia Nut Honey from Japan
A premium blend of Australian macadamia nut pieces suspended in pure honey, packaged for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2106.90.95.00 as a food preparation containing over 10% sugar by dry weight, described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17, allowing entry under specific sugar quota provisions for certain honey-nut spreads from Australia.
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
• Verify eligibility under additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 with origin certificates from approved countries like Australia
• Provide sugar content documentation (>10% dry weight) and quota entry paperwork to avoid reclassification