Red Cabbage
Fresh red cabbage features purple-red leaves and a compact head, ideal for coleslaw, fermentation, and stir-fries. Classified under HTS 0704.90.20.00 as it is a variety of cabbage (Brassica oleracea), fresh or chilled.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried
Dried cabbage becomes a dehydrated vegetable under 0710, excluding fresh forms in Chapter 7.
If kale or kohlrabi
Similar brassicas like kale have statistical suffixes under 0704.90.40, distinguished by leaf structure.
If flour or meal from cabbage
Milled cabbage products are cereal flours or vegetable meals under Chapter 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Inspect for uniform color and no wilting; red cabbage is prone to discoloration if not properly chilled during transit
• Include country-of-origin labeling and ensure compliance with FDA fresh produce safety standards
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply processing; use ventilated crates for fresh imports
Related Products under HTS 0704.90.20.00
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.
Savoy Cabbage
Savoy cabbage has crinkled, dark green leaves forming a loose head, prized for its tender texture in soups and wraps. It is included in HTS 0704.90.20.00 as a fresh or chilled cabbage variety within edible brassicas.
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.
Pointed Cabbage
Pointed or cone-shaped cabbage has tender, sweet leaves suited for stuffing and fresh eating. As a fresh or chilled Brassica oleracea cabbage variant, it is classified under HTS 0704.90.20.00.
Organic Green Cabbage
Certified organic green cabbage grown without synthetic pesticides, meeting standards in General Statistical Note 6. It remains under HTS 0704.90.20.00 for fresh or chilled cabbage.