Frozen Diced Carrots from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Ensure blanching records are available to prove preparation method complies with HTS 2004 criteria
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain -18°C throughout transit
• Avoid misclassification by confirming no acidification process was applied