Fresh Imperator Carrots
Imperator carrots are long, slender orange carrots ideal for slicing and fresh market sales. They are fresh or chilled, classified under HTS 0706.10.20.00 as 'other' carrots excluding mini varieties. This code covers standard fresh carrots not specified elsewhere in the hierarchy.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen carrots shift to Chapter 71 for frozen vegetables, no longer fresh or chilled.
If dried
Dried carrots are classified under heading 0712 for dried vegetables, excluding fresh forms.
If mini or baby carrots
Mini carrots have a specific statistical breakout under 0706.10.10.00 for smaller varieties.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify freshness with phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA APHIS requirements for root vegetables
• Label accurately as 'fresh carrots' avoiding any processed claims to stay in Chapter 07
• Check for pesticide residue compliance under FDA import alerts to avoid detentions
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Fresh Nantes Carrots
Nantes carrots are short, cylindrical orange carrots with a sweet flavor, popular in bunches for retail. Fresh or chilled, they fall under HTS 0706.10.20.00 as standard carrots not qualifying for mini carrot subheadings. This ensures proper tariff for common market varieties.
Fresh Chantenay Carrots
Chantenay carrots are conical, broad-shouldered red-orange roots suited for heavy soils and fresh sales. Classified as fresh or chilled 'other' carrots under HTS 0706.10.20.00, excluding baby types. Ideal for importing in bulk for domestic markets.
Fresh Danvers Carrots
Danvers carrots are thick, tapered orange varieties bred for storage and processing into fresh cuts. They qualify as fresh or chilled under HTS 0706.10.20.00 for 'other' carrots. Common in North American imports for juicing and salads.
Fresh Purple Carrots
Purple carrots feature vibrant purple skin with orange flesh, grown for specialty markets and fresh consumption. As fresh or chilled edible roots, they are 'other' carrots under HTS 0706.10.20.00 regardless of color variation. Popular in gourmet and organic imports.
Fresh Yellow Carrots
Yellow carrots offer a mild, sweet taste with sunny golden hue, used in fresh salads and heirloom blends. Classified as fresh or chilled 'other' carrots in HTS 0706.10.20.00. Suitable for premium import channels.
Fresh Organic Imperator Carrots
Certified organic Imperator carrots grown without synthetic pesticides, long and slender for fresh markets. HTS 0706.10.20.00 covers them as fresh/chilled 'other' carrots. Must meet organic standards for labeling.