Canned Whole Baby Carrots from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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