Fresh Nantes Carrots from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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