Canned Glazed Carrots from Japan
Whole carrots lightly glazed with sugar syrup, sealed in airtight cans for retail. HTS 2005.99.10.00 applies to these preserved carrots in airtight containers, excluding homogenized infant food. Glazing counts as preparation other than vinegar.
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
• Label sugar content accurately for glazing; obtain phytosanitary certificate
• Pitfall: high sugar may trigger Brix scrutiny, though not for this subheading