Shredded Fresh Carrots from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm shredding doesn't alter suitability for immediate consumption to stay in fresh category; provide supplier affidavits on no chemical preservatives; watch for moisture content that might suggest provisional preservation under 0711