Fresh Bloomsdale Spinach
Fresh Bloomsdale spinach, a heirloom garden variety with dark green, crinkled leaves, is imported fresh or chilled. Prized for its flavor in cooking and salads, it is not dried or processed, so it is classified under tariff item 0709.70.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not considered spinach but another fresh vegetable
Bloomsdale is a recognized spinach variety, but if the CBSA classifies it differently, it may fall under other vegetables.
If the spinach is frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen vegetables are classified under heading 07.10.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the spinach is fresh or chilled and not dried, frozen, or preserved, as those forms fall under other headings
• Include package weight in the declared value for duty calculation per supplementary note 1
• Verify the CBSA's current import requirements for leafy greens, including any phytosanitary certificates
Related Products under Tariff item 0709.70.00
Certified Organic Baby Spinach
Certified organic baby spinach is fresh or chilled garden spinach. Organic certification does not affect classification; it falls under this tariff item as fresh or chilled spinach.
Certified Organic Flat Leaf Spinach
Certified organic flat-leaf spinach is a fresh or chilled garden spinach variety. Organic certification does not change the tariff classification; it falls under this item.
Certified Organic Garden Spinach Bunches
Certified organic garden spinach bunches are fresh or chilled mature spinach leaves. Organic certification does not affect classification; they fall under this tariff item.
Certified Organic Hydroponic Spinach
Certified organic hydroponic spinach is fresh or chilled garden spinach grown without soil. The growing method does not affect classification; it falls under this tariff item.
Certified Organic Loose Leaf Spinach
Certified organic loose-leaf spinach, such as Bloomsdale, is fresh or chilled garden spinach. Organic certification does not change classification; it falls under this tariff item.
Certified Organic New Zealand Spinach
Certified organic New Zealand spinach is fresh or chilled Tetragonia tetragonioides, explicitly named in the tariff item. Organic certification does not affect classification.