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