Dried Carrot Chips from Japan
Thinly sliced and dehydrated carrot rounds or chips, intended for snacking or cooking after rehydration, without added sugars or preservatives. Falls under HTS 0712.90.85.80 as other sliced dried vegetables not further prepared.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm no blanching or oil coating occurred, as that would make them 'further prepared' under Chapter 20
• Use color retention tests in documentation to prove natural drying process
• Package for retail to avoid bulk industrial use scrutiny that might change end-use classification