Fresh White Chieftain Potatoes from China

Chieftain potatoes have white skin and flesh with red blush possible, but classified white for tariff purposes. Under HTS 0701.90.50.37 as fresh/chilled in ≤1200 kg containers. Suited for boiling and salads.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Photograph containers pre-shipment showing weight labels for dispute resolution

Comply with fumigation rules if wooden pallets used, providing certificates

Test for varietal purity to confirm white classification over colored