Frozen Steamed Coconut Meat Slices from China
Thin slices of coconut meat cooked by steaming in water and then frozen, ideal for culinary applications like curries or salads. Classified under HTS 0811.90.30.00 because it meets the criteria for frozen coconut meat prepared by steaming in water without added sugar.
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
• Document the steaming process to confirm it was solely in water without preservatives, maintaining classification as unsweetened
• Ensure labeling specifies 'coconut meat' to distinguish from whole coconuts or processed forms
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for frozen plant products entering the US