Frozen Jerusalem Artichoke Slices from China
Sliced and frozen Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes), rich in inulin, a high-starch prebiotic fiber. Classified in HTS 0714.90.4600 for frozen 'other' roots/tubers with high inulin content, in sliced form. Used in health foods post-thawing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for inulin content if health claims are made; lab certificates aid classification disputes
• Avoid bulk packaging over 20kg to prevent reclassification as provisional preservation under 0711
• Declare as 'sliced' precisely to match statistical reporting requirements