Fresh White Chieftain Potatoes from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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