Lamb Weston Atomic Fries
Twisted frozen french fries made from potatoes, cut into a spiral or curly shape for novelty presentation. They are prepared by blanching and par-frying before freezing, which qualifies as preparation other than by vinegar or acetic acid under tariff item 2004.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fries are not frozen but chilled or fresh
Heading 2005 covers other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar, not frozen.
If the fries are simply cut and frozen without any cooking or par-frying
Chapter 7 covers frozen vegetables not prepared or preserved by processes beyond freezing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fries are frozen at the time of import and do not contain vinegar or acetic acid as a preservative
• Declare the product as frozen potatoes prepared otherwise than by vinegar under 2004.10.00
• Keep records of the par-frying process to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2004.10.00
Aviko Curly Fries Frozen
Aviko Curly Fries Frozen are spiral-cut frozen curly French fries made from potatoes. They are prepared by cutting, blanching, and freezing without vinegar, classifying them under tariff item 2004.10.00.
Aviko Straight Cut Frozen Fries
Aviko Straight Cut Frozen Fries are premium frozen straight-cut French fries from European potatoes, partially fried and IQF frozen for retail. They are prepared without vinegar, falling under tariff item 2004.10.00.
Bulk Frozen Solano Yellow Potatoes
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Cavendish Farms Straight Cut Fries
Cavendish Farms Straight Cut Fries are Canadian frozen straight-cut French fries, blanched, par-fried in canola oil, and frozen. They meet the criteria for tariff item 2004.10.00 as frozen prepared potatoes.
Frozen Blanched Potato Pieces
Blanched irregular pieces frozen, prepared without vinegar or acetic acid. These are frozen potato preparations fitting tariff item 2004.10.00.
Frozen Diced Potatoes
Potatoes cut into small dice and frozen without vinegar or acetic acid preservation. These are frozen potato preparations classified under tariff item 2004.10.00.