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Chilled Purple Cauliflower Head from Japan

Whole chilled purple cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), a specialty variety with intact size and no reduction through cutting. HTS 0704.10.40.00 applies to fresh or chilled forms not processed.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below 7°C for 'chilled' status

Test for anthocyanin content if disputing variety, but classify by botanical type

Batch by harvest date to prevent mixing sizes that could trigger reclassification