Frozen Sugar Beet Chunks
Frozen sugar beet chunks, cut from roots and frozen shortly after harvest to retain freshness for smoothies or cooking. This product is classified under tariff item 1212.91.00 as frozen sugar beet for primary human consumption, and freezing does not constitute further processing.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sugar beet is treated as a frozen vegetable, but note sugar beet is not a common vegetable in Chapter 7.
Frozen vegetables are in Chapter 7, but sugar beet is specifically excluded and remains in 12.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the chunks are not cooked or blanched before freezing, as that may reclassify the product
• Maintain a cold chain to preserve quality and support the 'frozen' claim
• Verify that the product is solely sugar beet without added sauces or seasonings
Related Products under Tariff item 1212.91.00
Chilled Sugar Beet for Juicing
Chilled whole sugar beet roots, refrigerated to preserve freshness and intended for juicing or direct human consumption. This product falls under tariff item 1212.91.00 as sugar beet, fresh or chilled, not elsewhere specified, and is not destined for sugar extraction or industrial processing.
Dehydrated Sugar Beet Granules
Granulated dehydrated sugar beet, produced by drying and grinding the roots, intended for reconstitution in beverages or cooking. This product qualifies under tariff item 1212.91.00 as sugar beet, dried, whether or not ground, for primary human consumption, and is not a residue of sugar extraction.
Dried Sugar Beet Chips
Dried sugar beet chips, made from sliced roots and dehydrated for snack consumption. These chips are classified under tariff item 1212.91.00 as dried sugar beet, whether or not ground, intended primarily for human consumption, and not further processed into flour or meal.
Dried Sugar Beet Root Slices
Thinly sliced and dried sugar beet roots, used as a natural sweetener or in herbal teas. This product falls under tariff item 1212.91.00 as dried sugar beet, whether or not ground, for primary human consumption, and is not a residue from sugar extraction.
Fresh Peeled Sugar Beet
Peeled fresh sugar beet roots, ready for immediate consumption or minimal preparation. This product is classified under tariff item 1212.91.00 as fresh sugar beet for human consumption, and peeling does not alter its essential character as a whole root.
Fresh Sugar Beet Roots
Whole fresh sugar beet roots, harvested and sold for direct human consumption in salads, juices, or as a vegetable. This product falls under tariff item 1212.91.00 as fresh sugar beet, distinct from sugar beet destined for industrial sugar extraction.