Frozen Boiled Coconut Meat Cubes from China
Coconut meat cut into cubes, boiled in water, and frozen plain for use in tropical recipes or as a snack base. This qualifies for HTS 0811.90.30.00 as frozen coconut meat cooked by boiling in water, with no added sweetening matter.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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 moisture content to ensure no sugar infiltration during boiling, avoiding sweetened tariff lines
• Use insulated reefer containers to maintain -18°C temperature throughout transit
• Prepare for USDA inspections on foreign plant material in frozen coconut meat