Freeze-Dried Leek Pieces from China
Freeze-dried leek pieces are leeks frozen then sublimated to remove moisture, resulting in lightweight broken pieces for backpacking meals. Classified in HTS 0712.90.85.30 as dried (by freeze-drying) leeks that are broken, without further preparation. Freeze-drying is a drying method preserving structure for rehydration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.8%
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
• Confirm freeze-drying doesn't add preservatives to stay in 0712; provide processing flowcharts for customs review; note higher value per weight may trigger valuation scrutiny