Frozen Baby Carrots
Frozen baby carrots are small, uniformly cut carrots that mimic immature carrots, blanched and IQF frozen. They fall under HTS 2004.90.85.20 as specifically identified frozen carrot preparations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not frozen but otherwise preserved
Non-frozen prepared carrots go to general 2004.90 other provisions.
If packaged in airtight containers ≤13kg
Heading 2006 takes precedence for retail-packed preserved vegetables.
If frozen whole carrots without blanching
Simply frozen vegetables without preparation stay in Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide documentation of cutting specifications to distinguish from whole carrots
• Comply with country-specific pesticide residue limits for root vegetables
• Test for color additives which could reclassify under different provisions
Related Products under HTS 2004.90.85.20
Frozen Sliced Carrots
Frozen sliced carrots are carrots that have been washed, peeled, sliced, blanched, and quick-frozen to preserve freshness and nutrients. They are prepared otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid and not of heading 2006, specifically classified under HTS 2004.90.85.20 as frozen carrots.
Frozen Diced Carrots
Frozen diced carrots consist of carrots cut into small cubes, blanched, and frozen for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 2004.90.85.20 as other frozen carrots prepared otherwise than by vinegar.
IQF Frozen Carrot Chunks
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) carrot chunks are large cut pieces frozen separately to prevent clumping. Prepared by blanching and freezing, classified as carrots under HTS 2004.90.85.20.
Frozen Shredded Carrots
Frozen shredded carrots are julienned or grated carrots blanched and frozen, ideal for stir-fries. They qualify under HTS 2004.90.85.20 as processed frozen carrots not preserved by vinegar.
Frozen Glazed Carrot Medley
Frozen glazed carrot medley features carrot pieces lightly coated with sugar syrup before freezing. Still classified as carrots under HTS 2004.90.85.20 since glazing doesn't constitute vinegar preservation.
Organic Frozen Carrot Sticks
Organic frozen carrot sticks are certified organic carrots cut into sticks, blanched, and frozen without synthetic preservatives. Classified specifically as carrots in HTS 2004.90.85.20.