Chinese Cabbage (Napa)

Also known as Napa or celery cabbage, this elongated, light green vegetable is essential for kimchi and stir-fries. HTS 0704.90.20.00 covers it as a fresh or chilled cabbage-like brassica.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0704.90Same rate: 35%

If bok choy (non-heading brassica)

Some oriental brassicas like bok choy may fall under other 0704.90 subheadings if not strictly cabbage.

0711.90.50.00Higher: 40.1% vs 35%

If in temporary preservative solution

Per Chapter Note, provisional preservation for transport shifts to 0711.

0904Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried Capsicum but misclassified

Chapter Note excludes dried peppers from Chapter 7; cabbage cannot be peppers but highlights exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require fumigation certificates if shipping from Asia to prevent brassica-specific pests like diamondback moth

Separate from other produce to avoid cross-contamination odors during chilled transport

Monitor moisture levels; excess humidity leads to rot, potentially causing rejection at port