Freeze-Dried Carrot Pieces from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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