Sterilized Canned Carrot Chunks

Carrot chunks heat-sterilized and packed in airtight cans, preserved without vinegar for shelf stability. Fits HTS 2005.99.10.00 as other prepared carrots in airtight containers, not frozen or vinegared. Preparation involves cooking to preserve without freezing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+35.0%41.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.99Same rate: 41.4%

If not in airtight containers

General other carrots exclude the specific airtight container requirement.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 41.4%

If dehydrated rather than canned

Dried or dehydrated carrots classify under heading 0711 for vegetables provisionally preserved by drying.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include sterilization process certification on documentation; test for Brix if sweetened (though not required here)

Pitfall: contamination claims—ensure FDA prior notice filing

Related Products under HTS 2005.99.10.00

Canned Sliced Carrots

Sliced carrots prepared by cooking and preserved in water or brine, packed in airtight tin cans for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2005.99.10.00 as carrots preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, in airtight containers. It meets the criteria for heading 2005 as a prepared vegetable product.

Canned Whole Baby Carrots

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.

Brined Canned Diced Carrots

Diced carrots preserved in brine within airtight tinplate cans, suitable for soups and stews. Under HTS 2005.99.10.00 for carrots in airtight containers prepared otherwise than by vinegar, not products of heading 2006. Brine preservation fits 'other' methods.

Canned Glazed Carrots

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.

Airtight Canned Carrot Strips

Julienne carrot strips cooked and canned in airtight containers with minimal liquid. Classifies in HTS 2005.99.10.00 as prepared carrots in airtight containers, not frozen or vinegared. Ideal for Asian cuisine applications.

Retort Pouched Carrot Cubes

Carrot cubes in flexible retort pouches that are hermetically sealed airtight containers, preserved by retort sterilization. HTS 2005.99.10.00 covers carrots in such airtight containers, prepared without vinegar. Pouches qualify as airtight per tariff practice.