Air-Dried Leek Flakes from Mexico
Air-dried leek flakes are thin slices of leeks dried at low temperatures to preserve color and nutrients, used in gourmet dehydrated blends. They fit HTS 0712.90.85.30 as sliced or broken dried leeks, not further prepared for immediate use. This classification supports their role as a shelf-stable ingredient.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify 'air-dried only' on invoices to differentiate from frozen-dried; ensure compliance with organic certification if labeled as such per statistical notes; test for residual sulfites if preservation gases were used