Reinforced Wooden Lettuce Field Crates from Japan
Reinforced slat crates for lettuce harvesting, designed to withstand field moisture with galvanized metal straps. HTS 4415.10.60.00 covers these vegetable harvesting containers despite minor metal elements.
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
• Quantify wood content (>50%) to prevent metal article misclassification
• Pre-treat for rot resistance with EPA-approved compounds only
• Use GPS-tracked shipments for traceability in food safety audits