Frozen Steamed Carrots from Germany
Frozen steamed carrots are briefly steamed in water then frozen to retain color and firmness, classified as cooked by steaming under Chapter 7 frozen vegetables. HTS 0710.80.70.40 covers these whole or large-piece carrots not reduced in size.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document steaming process to confirm it meets 'cooked by steaming or boiling' definition
• Ensure IQF or block-frozen labeling matches actual packing method
• Avoid retail packaging if bulk; retail sets may trigger different duties