Fresh or Chilled Carrots and Turnips

The schedule uses both size and processing as classification criteria. Carrots under 10 cm in length fall under 0706101000, while carrots that have been reduced in size (cut or trimmed) are classified under 0706100500. Certified organic baby carrots not exceeding 11 cm have their own line (0706103020), separate from longer certified organic carrots (0706103030). Misclassifying by size or organic status can trigger reclassification at entry.

Yes. Fresh vegetables are subject to FDA admissibility review under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), including Foreign Supplier Verification Program requirements for importers. USDA APHIS may also impose phytosanitary conditions depending on the country of origin. Consult a licensed customs broker or the relevant agency to confirm current admissibility requirements before shipment.