Frozen Sliced Carrots from Japan
Frozen sliced carrots are carrots that have been washed, peeled, sliced, and then frozen without cooking, preserving their natural texture and nutrients. They fall under HTS 0710.80.70.40 as frozen vegetables, uncooked or cooked only by steaming or boiling in water, not reduced in size prior to freezing, specifically classified as carrots.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the carrots were frozen without prior cooking beyond steaming/boiling to avoid reclassification under other headings
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA import requirements for frozen vegetables
• Check for pesticide residue levels as carrots are prone to contamination; non-compliance leads to FDA detention