Peeled Mini Carrots
Peeled mini carrots are small carrots trimmed and cut to uniform short lengths, typically under 7 cm, packaged fresh for retail. Classified under HTS 0706.10.05.00 as carrots reduced in size, they remain fresh or chilled without additional processing. This distinguishes them from whole carrots or those further prepared.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cooked or preserved in vinegar
Prepared or preserved carrots move to Chapter 20 for processed vegetables, not fresh roots.
If dried
Dried carrots, regardless of original size, are classified under dehydrated vegetables in heading 0712.
If turnips instead of carrots
The subheading separates carrots from turnips, both under edible roots but with distinct codes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages clearly indicating 'reduced in size' and fresh status to support classification; inspect for any preservative coatings which could shift to 0711; maintain temperature logs below 7°C for chilled imports to comply with USDA requirements
Related Products under HTS 0706.10.05.00
Baby Carrots
Fresh baby carrots are mature carrots that have been mechanically peeled, washed, and reduced in size to approximately 5-10 cm in length, making them ideal for snacking. They fall under HTS 0706.10.05.00 because they are fresh or chilled carrots specifically reduced in size, distinguishing them from full-sized carrots classified elsewhere. These are not further processed beyond size reduction for preservation.
Cut Snack Carrots
Cut snack carrots are fresh carrots sliced into bite-sized pieces or sticks, reduced from full size for convenient eating. They qualify for HTS 0706.10.05.00 as fresh or chilled carrots reduced in size, provided no cooking or preservation occurs. Popular in grocery stores for ready-to-eat appeal.
Shredded Fresh Carrots
Shredded fresh carrots are carrots grated or julienned into thin strips, reduced in size for salads or cooking, sold chilled. Under HTS 0706.10.05.00 for size-reduced fresh/chilled carrots, as shredding constitutes size reduction without preservation. Common in pre-washed salad kits.
Diced Chilled Carrots
Diced chilled carrots are fresh carrots cut into small cubes (under 1 cm), reduced in size for culinary use, maintained at refrigeration temperatures. HTS 0706.10.05.00 applies to these size-reduced edible roots, fresh or chilled, without further processing. Used in stir-fries or meal prep.
Julienne Carrot Sticks
Julienne carrot sticks are fresh carrots cut into thin matchstick shapes, significantly reduced in size from whole roots, packaged chilled. They fit HTS 0706.10.05.00 as reduced-size fresh or chilled carrots, ready for salads without preservation. A staple in Asian cuisine imports.
Organic Baby Carrots
Organic baby carrots are certified organic carrots reduced in size through peeling and cutting, fresh or chilled for health-conscious consumers. Classified under HTS 0706.10.05.00 for size-reduced carrots; organic status per General Statistical Note 6 does not change fresh classification. Grown without synthetic pesticides.