Red La Soda Potatoes from Mexico
Red La Soda potatoes feature vibrant red skin and firm white flesh, making them excellent for steaming, mashing, or fresh market sales. This HTS code 0701.90.50.21 covers them as fresh or chilled red skin varieties in immediate containers of not over 1200 kg net weight. They are harvested and packed for direct retail or food service use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label containers clearly with variety name and origin to facilitate customs verification of red skin classification
• Ensure compliance with USDA import regulations, including inspection for quarantine pests upon arrival
• Monitor storage temperatures between 4-10°C to maintain freshness and avoid reclassification as damaged goods