Frozen Sliced Beets from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Retain blanching records as proof of preparation method to distinguish from simply frozen beets
• Monitor for natural color additives disclosure per FDA labeling rules