Fresh White Cauliflower Head from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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