Fresh Okra Pods
Fresh okra pods are green, ridged seed pods from the hibiscus plant, imported fresh or chilled for soups and stews. They are classified under tariff item 0709.99.90 as 'other' fresh vegetables, as chapter note 2 includes fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta but not okra, which is not specifically named in other headings.
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 okra pods are preserved in vinegar
Preserved vegetables fall under chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure okra pods are fresh or chilled and not dried, frozen, or preserved, as those forms fall under different headings
• Verify that the product is not classified as a forage product of heading 12.14
• Include packaging weight in the declared weight per supplementary note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 0709.99.90
Fresh Baby Corn
Fresh baby corn consists of immature sweet corn ears harvested before full kernel development, typically 4-10 cm in length, and supplied fresh or chilled. It is classified under tariff item 0709.99.90 as an 'other' fresh vegetable, distinct from mature sweet corn which falls under specific headings.
Fresh Bamboo Shoots
Fresh bamboo shoots are young, edible shoots harvested from bamboo plants, supplied fresh or chilled for culinary use in Asian dishes. They are classified under tariff item 0709.99.90 as 'other' fresh vegetables, not being specifically named elsewhere in chapter 07.
Fresh Cardoon Stalks
Fresh cardoon stalks are thick, fibrous stalks from the cardoon plant (Cynara cardunculus), a relative of the artichoke, supplied fresh or chilled. They are classified under tariff item 0709.99.90 as 'other' fresh vegetables, not specifically listed in other headings of chapter 07.
Fresh Celtuce Heads
Fresh celtuce, also known as stem lettuce, features thick edible stems with loose leaves, imported fresh or chilled for salads and stir-fries. It is classified under tariff item 0709.99.90 as an 'other' fresh vegetable, not being specifically named in other headings of chapter 07.
Fresh Chives
Fresh chives are slender, hollow green herbs harvested fresh or chilled, used as a garnish or flavoring. They are classified under tariff item 0709.99.90 as 'other' fresh vegetables, as chapter note 2 includes herbs like parsley, chervil, tarragon, and cress in the definition of vegetables for headings 07.09 to 07.12.
Fresh Kohlrabi
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