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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If provisionally preserved in brine

Vegetables preserved solely for transport (e.g., brine) go to heading 0711, unsuitable for immediate consumption.

0706.10.40.00Same rate: 35%

If turnips instead of carrots

Turnips share the 0706.10 hierarchy but have separate subheading 0706.10.40.00.

1108Lower: 12.6% vs 35%

If peeled and chipped for milling

Peeled carrot chips prepared for food prep fall under Chapter 11 for vegetable products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain country-specific fumigation certificates if required for soil-borne pest risks

Use refrigerated containers maintaining 0-4°C to preserve quality during transit

Avoid mixing with turnips in shipments to prevent reclassification as mixed vegetables

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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

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