Frozen Julienne Carrots from Japan
Frozen julienne carrots are matchstick-cut carrots blanched and individually frozen for premium culinary applications. They meet HTS 2004.90.85.20 criteria as prepared frozen carrots.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify cut size tolerance in commercial invoices
• Use food-grade packaging to prevent freezer burn claims
• Validate blanching time/temperature for microbial safety