Freeze-Dried Carrot Pieces from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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