Green Cabbage

Fresh green cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata), commonly known as white cabbage, is a leafy vegetable with a round head used in salads, slaws, and cooking. It falls under HTS 0704.90.20.00 as a fresh or chilled cabbage, part of the edible brassicas excluding cauliflower and heading varieties.

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.

0710.90Lower: 24% vs 35%

If frozen

Frozen cabbage is preserved by cold, shifting to Chapter 71 for frozen vegetables, not fresh/chilled.

0704.10Lower: 24% vs 35%

If cauliflower

Cauliflower, a distinct brassica variety, has its own heading 0704.10, separate from general cabbage.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur solution

Vegetables treated solely for transport preservation fall under 0711 if unsuitable for immediate consumption.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify freshness upon import; ensure produce is chilled but not frozen to avoid reclassification under heading 0710

Provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country confirming no pests or diseases common to brassicas

Label accurately as 'fresh cabbage' to prevent misclassification as processed vegetables