Joi Choi Bok Choy Heads from Germany
Joi Choi is a hybrid bok choy variety with thick white stalks and glossy dark green leaves, imported fresh or chilled. It qualifies under HTS 0704.90.4015 as a similar edible brassica akin to kohlrabi or kale.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior to loading for smooth entry of perishables like bok choy
• Test for pesticide residues; exceedances trigger FDA detention without prior lab results
• Declare country of origin accurately—Asian origins often face stricter pest inspections