Trinidad Rum Cake from Japan
Authentic Black Cake (rum fruitcake) from Trinidad using aged rum-soaked dried fruits, traditional holiday specialty. Food souvenir from beneficiary country qualifies under personal exemption HTS 9804.00.72.
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
• Vacuum seal and ice pack; declare bakery products for agriculture inspection; consume within exemption period