Frozen Roasted Potato Chunks from Mexico
Frozen roasted potato chunks are par-roasted for flavor development then frozen, fitting HTS 2004.10.80.40 for other frozen prepared potatoes. The roasting process qualifies as preparation otherwise than by vinegar.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide thermal processing logs showing roasting temperatures to prove preparation
• Ensure no added acetic acid, as that would exclude from heading 2004
• Batch testing for Brix value if any sweetening agents present, per chapter notes