0710.80.70.40 - Carrots

This HTS subcategory, 0710.80.70.40, specifically classifies frozen carrots that have been cooked by steaming or boiling in water. The "Other vegetables" category indicates that carrots are not specifically listed under a dedicated heading within Chapter 7, but are grouped here as a distinct type of vegetable. The subsequent subdivisions, "Other" and "Not reduced in size," further refine the classification to whole or significantly sized frozen carrots that have undergone this specific cooking method.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 0710.80.70.60 ("Other"), is crucial. The sibling category would encompass other cooked frozen vegetables not otherwise specified or subdivided. Therefore, 0710.80.70.40 is exclusively for carrots, whereas 0710.80.70.60 would cover items like frozen cooked broccoli, green beans, or spinach, for instance. The "Not reduced in size" specification implies that the carrots would likely be whole, halved, or perhaps cut into larger pieces, as opposed to shredded or diced.

As this subcategory is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. The classification is complete once a product meets the criteria of being a frozen carrot, cooked by steaming or boiling, and not significantly reduced in size. This ensures consistent classification for such products entering commerce.