Fresh Purple Carrots from Japan
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.
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
• For organic claims, provide certified organic documentation per General Statistical Note 6
• Separate by variety in manifests to avoid averaging weights
• Use ventilated packaging to prevent condensation and rot