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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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