Dried Lotus Root Slices from China
Sliced and dried lotus root (Nelumbo nucifera) used in Chinese cuisine after rehydration for stir-fries and soups. HTS 0712.90.85 applies to these dried vegetable slices, not further prepared, suitable for storage prior to cooking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Test for pesticide residues common in root vegetables to meet FDA import standards
• Use detailed commercial invoices specifying 'dried, not further prepared' to prevent confusion with fresh roots under 0714
• Check for organic certification if labeled as such, per General Statistical Note 6 for accurate reporting