Freeze-Dried Carrot Pieces from China
Carrot pieces preserved by freeze-drying, maintaining color and nutrition for backpacking food. Still classified under HTS 0712.90.10.00 as dried (dehydrated) carrots, not further prepared.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.8%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate freeze-drying from freezing; moisture removal confirms Chapter 07 drying
• Provide lab reports on rehydration ratio to prove not provisional preservation
• Watch for set sales with meats, which may require different chapters