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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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