Hydroponic Baby Spinach
Hydroponic baby spinach grown without soil, delivering clean, crisp leaves ideal for pre-washed salads. This product is classified under tariff item 0709.70.00 as fresh or chilled garden spinach, regardless of the growing method, as it is not dried, frozen, or preserved.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hydroponic spinach is frozen
Frozen vegetables are classified under heading 07.10.
If the spinach is processed beyond cleaning
Prepared or preserved vegetables fall under Chapter 20.
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
• The growing method (hydroponic vs. soil) does not affect classification; ensure the spinach is fresh or chilled
• Verify that the product is not dried, frozen, or preserved, which would change the heading
• Include package weight in the total weight for duty calculation per supplementary note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 0709.70.00
Certified Organic Baby Spinach
Fresh baby spinach leaves, harvested young for tender texture, certified organic under recognized standards. This product is classified under tariff item 0709.70.00 as fresh or chilled certified organic spinach, excluding any dried or processed forms.
Certified Organic Flat Leaf Spinach
Fresh flat-leaf (smooth) spinach leaves, certified organic, easier to clean than curly types. This product is classified under tariff item 0709.70.00 as fresh or chilled certified organic garden spinach, preferred for commercial processing.
Certified Organic Garden Spinach Bunches
Fresh bunches of mature garden spinach (Spinacia oleracea) leaves, certified organic with no synthetic pesticides. This product is classified under tariff item 0709.70.00 as fresh or chilled certified organic garden spinach, commonly used in cooking.
Certified Organic Hydroponic Spinach
Fresh spinach grown hydroponically without soil, certified organic per approved standards. This product is classified under tariff item 0709.70.00 as fresh or chilled certified organic garden spinach, regardless of growing method.
Certified Organic Loose Leaf Spinach
Fresh loose-leaf spinach varieties like Bloomsdale, certified organic, packaged without roots. This product is classified under tariff item 0709.70.00 as fresh or chilled certified organic garden spinach, popular for bagged salad mixes.
Certified Organic New Zealand Spinach
Fresh Tetragonia tetragonioides (New Zealand spinach) leaves, certified organic, known for heat tolerance. This product is classified under tariff item 0709.70.00 as fresh or chilled certified organic spinach, used similarly to true spinach.