Fresh Imperator Carrots from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
• 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