Shredded Fresh Carrots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24.9%
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
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