Frozen Bamboo Shoots from China
Frozen bamboo shoots are the tender shoots of the bamboo plant, harvested young, briefly steamed or boiled, then frozen to preserve freshness. They fall under HTS 0710.80.15.00 as frozen other vegetables, specifically bamboo shoots other than Chinese water chestnuts, suitable for stir-fries and Asian dishes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the product is solely steamed or boiled then frozen, without additional preservatives, to qualify under Chapter 7
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA import requirements for frozen vegetables
• Avoid misclassification as provisionally preserved (0711) if treated with sulfur dioxide or brine