Canned Whole Baby Carrots from Japan
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 — 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
• 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