Seoul, Korea
February 1, 2008
USDA/FAS GAIN Report Number: KS8005
Report Highlights
Although U.S. fresh carrots
started to gain some market share in 2005 and 2006, imports were
banned in May 2006 for phytosanitary reasons. Currently Korea is
importing fresh carrots only from China. After the FTA is
implemented, the 30 percent tariff duty will be removed in five
equal annual stages becoming duty free in year five. If the
phytosanitary issues can be addressed, U.S. carrots may find an
opportunity in the market.
Full report:
http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200802/146293601.pdf
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