Canned Whole Baby Carrots from Canada
Whole baby carrots, peeled and cooked, sealed in airtight metal cans with brine solution for long-term storage. Classified under HTS 2005.99.10.00 due to being carrots preserved in airtight containers, not by vinegar, and not frozen. Excludes infant homogenized preparations per subheading notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming no vinegar or acetic acid used; ensure labels specify 'carrots in airtight containers'
• Avoid pitfalls like insufficient headspace in cans leading to damage claims