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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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