Frozen Blanched Broccoli Cuts from Mexico
Broccoli briefly blanched in boiling water then frozen in reduced-size cuts for retail bags. This aligns with HTS 0710.80.97.26 for other frozen broccoli reduced in size, cooked by boiling. Blanching deactivates enzymes for better preservation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Retain blanching process records to prove minimal cooking, avoiding shift to prepared foods
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Declare as 'reduced in size' explicitly if cuts are under statistical thresholds