Fresh Chives from Mexico
Fresh chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are slender, hollow green shoots with a mild onion flavor, harvested fresh or chilled for culinary use. They fall under HTS 0703.90.0040 as 'other alliaceous vegetables' distinct from onions, shallots, garlic, and leeks. These are typically sold in bunches for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify freshness and chill chain documentation to comply with phytosanitary requirements; declare exact alliaceous species to avoid reclassification; watch for seasonal quotas on fresh vegetables