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Fresh Kohlrabi Bulbs

Fresh kohlrabi bulbs (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) are swollen, stem-like structures eaten raw or cooked, with a mild, sweet flavor. They are classified under this tariff item as a named brassica, fresh or chilled, in the 'Other' category of heading 07.04, beyond cabbage or cauliflower.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%—12.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%—12.5%
🇺🇸United States12.5%—12.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%—12.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%—12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0704.90.49Lower: Free vs 12.5%

If imported outside the specified period or when the order is not in effect

This is the 'Other' tariff item for similar edible brassicas, applied when the seasonal order does not cover the import.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the kohlrabi is fresh or chilled, not frozen or preserved, to qualify for this heading

• Verify the CBSA seasonal order for the applicable import period

• Keep records of the shipment's temperature during transit to confirm it remained chilled

Related Products under Tariff item 0704.90.41

Chilled Shanghai Bok Choy

Chilled Shanghai bok choy is a slender, spoon-shaped variety of this brassica with vibrant green leaves and pale stalks, typically chilled post-harvest. It is classified under this tariff item as a similar edible brassica, fresh or chilled, in the 'Other' subheading of heading 07.04.

Chilled Tatsoi Bok Choy

Chilled tatsoi bok choy, or spoon mustard, is a rosette-forming bok choy relative with small, dark green spoon-shaped leaves and thin stalks, chilled for import. It is classified under this tariff item as a similar edible brassica, fresh or chilled, in the 'Other' category of heading 07.04.

Fresh Kale Leaves

Fresh kale leaves (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) are harvested and chilled for market sale, with curly or flat leaves rich in nutrients. They are classified under this tariff item as similar edible brassicas, fresh or chilled, in the 'Other' subheading of heading 07.04, excluding headed varieties.

Fresh Red Kale

Fresh red kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) has curly purple-red leaves used in salads or cooking, with a slightly sweeter taste than green kale. It is classified under this tariff item as a similar edible brassica, fresh or chilled, in the 'Other' subheading of heading 07.04.

Fresh Tuscan Kale

Fresh Tuscan kale (Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia), also known as dinosaur or lacinato kale, has strap-like dark green leaves with a bumpy texture. It is classified under this tariff item as a similar edible brassica, fresh or chilled, in the 'Other' category of heading 07.04.