Fresh Purple Carrots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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