Airtight Canned Carrot Strips
Julienne carrot strips cooked and canned in airtight containers with minimal liquid. These carrots are prepared by cooking and preserved in airtight containers, not frozen or vinegared. If the strips are cut from baby carrots of a length not exceeding 11 cm, they fall under this tariff item; otherwise, they are classified under the sibling item for other carrots.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 14.5% | — | 14.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 14.5% | — | 14.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 14.5% | — | 14.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 14.5% | — | 14.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 14.5% | — | 14.5% |
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 the carrot strips are from carrots exceeding 11 cm
This item covers other prepared carrots not meeting the baby carrot length requirement.
If the strips are mixed with other vegetables
Mixtures of vegetables may be classified under the 'other' item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Determine the length of the original baby carrots to ensure they meet the ≤ 11 cm requirement; if not, use 2005.99.19
• Verify the airtight packaging and absence of vinegar in the preservation process
• Document the product's preparation method for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 2005.99.11
Brined Canned Diced Carrots
Diced carrots preserved in brine within airtight tinplate cans, suitable for soups and stews. These carrots are prepared otherwise than by vinegar and are not products of heading 2006. If the diced carrots come from baby carrots of a length not exceeding 11 cm, they fall under this tariff item; otherwise, they are classified under the sibling item for other carrots.
Canned Glazed Carrots
Whole carrots lightly glazed with sugar syrup, sealed in airtight cans for retail. The glazing counts as preparation, and the carrots are preserved in airtight containers without vinegar. If these are baby carrots of a length not exceeding 11 cm, they fall under this tariff item; otherwise, they may be classified under the sibling item for other carrots.
Canned Organic Carrots
Organic sliced carrots preserved in airtight cans without synthetic additives, certified organic. These carrots are prepared by cooking and preserved in water or brine, not by vinegar, and are not frozen. Although organic, they are still classified as baby carrots if they meet the length requirement, or as other carrots under the same tariff item if sliced from larger carrots.
Canned Sliced Carrots
Sliced carrots prepared by cooking and preserved in water or brine, packed in airtight tin cans for retail sale. These carrots are preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid and are not frozen. They fall under this tariff item if the slices come from baby carrots of a length not exceeding 11 cm, or under the sibling item if from larger carrots.
Canned Whole Baby Carrots
Whole baby carrots, peeled and cooked, sealed in airtight metal cans with brine solution for long-term storage. These carrots are prepared by cooking and preserved in brine, not by vinegar or acetic acid, and are not frozen. They meet the tariff item's requirement of being baby carrots of a length not exceeding 11 cm, packaged in cans or glass jars.
Retort Pouched Carrot Cubes
Carrot cubes in flexible retort pouches that are hermetically sealed airtight containers, preserved by retort sterilization. These carrots are prepared without vinegar and are not frozen. If the cubes are from baby carrots of a length not exceeding 11 cm, they fall under this tariff item; otherwise, they are classified under the sibling item for other carrots.