Shredded Fresh Carrots from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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