Fresh White Cauliflower Head
A whole head of fresh white cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), weighing typically 1-2 kg, with intact leaves trimmed but not reduced in size. Classified under HTS 0704.10.40.00 as fresh or chilled cauliflower not processed or cut into smaller pieces.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen cauliflower, even whole heads, shifts to Chapter 07 frozen vegetables heading.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried brassicas like cauliflower fall under dried vegetable provisions in heading 0804.
If from brussels sprouts instead
Similar edible brassicas like fresh brussels sprouts (whole, not reduced) use a different subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries to meet USDA APHIS requirements for fresh produce
• Ensure heads are truly 'not reduced in size' – any pre-cutting voids this classification
• Label clearly as 'fresh cauliflower' to avoid misclassification as processed vegetables
Related Products under HTS 0704.10.40.00
Fresh Green Cauliflower Head
Whole fresh green or romanesco cauliflower head, a vibrant variety of Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, chilled for transport but not cut or reduced in size. Fits HTS 0704.10.40.00 for unchopped fresh/chilled cauliflower.
Fresh Broccoli Crown
A whole fresh broccoli head (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), including the central crown and attached florets, not cut into smaller pieces or reduced in size. Covered by HTS 0704.10.40.00 as other fresh/chilled broccoli.
Chilled Purple Cauliflower Head
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.
Fresh Romanesco Broccoli Head
Whole fresh romanesco broccoli/cauliflower hybrid (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), fractal-shaped head not reduced in size. Qualifies under HTS 0704.10.40.00 for other fresh/chilled brassicas.
Fresh Orange Cauliflower Head
Whole fresh orange cauliflower head (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis), known for high beta-carotene, delivered fresh or chilled without size reduction. HTS 0704.10.40.00 for unchopped forms.
Chilled Broccoflower Head
Whole chilled broccoflower (greenish Brassica oleracea var. botrytis hybrid), full size without trimming to florets. Fits 'other' fresh/chilled cauliflower/broccoli in HTS 0704.10.40.00.