0712.90.10.00 - Carrots

This HTS classification, 0712.90.10.00, specifically covers dried carrots, whether whole, cut, sliced, broken, or in powder form, provided they have not undergone further preparation beyond drying. This means that while carrots can be presented in various physical states after dehydration, they must retain their fundamental form as dried carrots to fall under this designation.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. For instance, while other dried vegetables are listed under 0712.90, this specific code is exclusively for carrots. Other sibling categories at this level cover distinct commodities like dried olives, potatoes, garlic, and various herbs. The defining characteristic for 0712.90.10.00 is the presence of carrots as the sole or primary component, clearly differentiated from mixtures or other individual vegetable types.

As this classification represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification relies solely on accurately identifying the product as dried carrots, excluding any products where carrots are a component of a more complex preparation or mixture that would fall under a different HTS code. The absence of further preparation beyond drying is a key determinant.