Fresh Nantes Carrots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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