Canned Glazed Carrots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Label sugar content accurately for glazing; obtain phytosanitary certificate
• Pitfall: high sugar may trigger Brix scrutiny, though not for this subheading