Fresh Sugar Beet Roots from China
Harvested fresh roots of sugar beets, sold whole for direct human consumption in salads, juices, or as a vegetable. HTS 1212.91.00.00 covers fresh sugar beet used primarily for human food, distinct from industrial sugar extraction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates proving freedom from soil pests and diseases
• Declare as fresh for human consumption to avoid reclassification as sugar manufacturing input
• Watch for seasonal quotas or restrictions on fresh root vegetable imports