Salad Beets
Small salad beets (beetroot) are round roots under 10 cm, fresh or chilled for raw salads. They are classified under tariff item 0706.10.20 as 'other baby carrots' because they are similar edible roots reduced in size, though beets may more properly be classified under items for 'salad beetroot'.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as salad beetroot
Salad beetroot is specifically covered under heading 07.06.
If classified as salad beetroot in bulk
Bulk salad beetroot may fall under this item.
If the beets exceed 11 cm
Larger beets would be classified as 'other carrots' if considered carrots.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Beets are specifically mentioned in heading 07.06 as 'salad beetroot'; verify the correct classification with CBSA
• Ensure they are fresh or chilled and ≤ 11 cm
• Include package weight in duty calculations
Related Products under Tariff item 0706.10.20
Baby Carrots
Fresh baby carrots are mature carrots that have been mechanically peeled, washed, and cut to a length of approximately 5-10 cm, making them ready-to-eat snacks. They are classified under tariff item 0706.10.20 as 'other baby carrots' because they are fresh or chilled carrots reduced in size, not imported during the seasonal period specified for items 0706.10.11 or 0706.10.12.
Cherry Belle Radishes
Cherry Belle radishes are small, round red radishes under 10 cm, fresh or chilled, ideal for snacking and salads. They are classified under tariff item 0706.10.20 as 'other baby carrots' because they are similar edible roots reduced in size, though the classification may be challenged as radishes are more specifically covered under the same subheading for 'carrots and turnips'.
Cut Snack Carrots
Cut snack carrots are fresh carrots sliced into bite-sized pieces or sticks, reduced from full-size roots for convenient eating. They fall under tariff item 0706.10.20 as 'other baby carrots' because they are fresh or chilled carrots reduced in size to ≤ 11 cm, provided they are not cooked or otherwise prepared.
Diced Chilled Carrots
Diced chilled carrots are fresh carrots cut into small cubes of under 1 cm, reduced in size for culinary use and maintained at refrigeration temperatures. They are classified under tariff item 0706.10.20 as 'other baby carrots' because they are fresh or chilled carrots reduced in size to ≤ 11 cm, and not imported during the seasonal period.
French Breakfast Radishes
French breakfast radishes are elongated, red-tipped white roots measuring under 10 cm, harvested fresh or chilled for salads. They are classified under tariff item 0706.10.20 as 'other baby carrots' because they are similar edible roots reduced in size, though radishes may more properly fall under other items for 'similar edible roots'.
Fresh Bunch Carrots with Tops
Fresh bunch carrots with tops are whole carrots sold with their green tops attached, typically for retail display and to signal freshness. They are not reduced in size to baby carrot lengths, so they do not qualify for the baby carrot tariff items and fall under this item for other carrots.