Fresh Imperator Carrots from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
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
• 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