Frozen Sliced Beets

Frozen sliced beets are prepared by peeling, slicing, blanching, and freezing red beets without vinegar preservation. This product is classified in HTS 2004.90.85 as other frozen vegetables, distinct from pickled varieties. Used in salads and side dishes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.2%+35.0%46.2%
🇲🇽Mexico11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇨🇦Canada11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇩🇪Germany11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇯🇵Japan11.2%+10.0%21.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 46.2%

If blanching time under 30 seconds or dehydrated

Very lightly blanched or dehydrated beets classified as simply frozen in Chapter 7.

2004.90Same rate: 46.2%

If mixtures containing beets and other vegetables

Vegetable mixtures have separate 'other' subheading from single vegetable products.

2006.00Lower: 26% vs 46.2%

If packed with vinegar-based brine

Heading 2006 takes precedence for any vegetables preserved with vinegar or acetic acid.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Retain blanching records as proof of preparation method to distinguish from simply frozen beets

Monitor for natural color additives disclosure per FDA labeling rules

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Frozen Chopped Spinach

Frozen chopped spinach is prepared by blanching, chopping, and quick-freezing fresh spinach leaves without vinegar or acetic acid. It falls under HTS 2004.90.85 as a single vegetable (other than those specified elsewhere) preserved by freezing. This product is commonly used in cooked dishes and retains most nutritional value.

Frozen Diced Turnips

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Frozen Cauliflower Florets

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Frozen Kale Leaves Chopped

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Frozen Collard Greens Chopped

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Frozen Mustard Greens

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