Fresh Crown Broccoli
Fresh crown broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) consists of the dense green florets and short stem tops harvested at peak maturity. It is classified under HTS 0704.90.40.24 as fresh or chilled broccoli, excluding sprouting varieties, within the edible brassicas category.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen broccoli shifts to Chapter 71 for frozen vegetables, no longer fresh or chilled.
If sprouting broccoli
Sprouting varieties like broccolini have a specific statistical breakout under 0704.90.60.
If provisionally preserved in brine
Vegetables treated solely for transport preservation fall under heading 0711 if unsuitable for immediate consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country confirming freedom from pests like cabbage loopers
• Maintain cold chain below 4°C during transit to preserve freshness and avoid reclassification as unfit
• Declare exact variety and weight; mislabeling as sprouting broccoli can trigger audits
Related Products under HTS 0704.90.40.24
Chilled Broccoflower
Broccoflower is a hybrid of broccoli and cauliflower with pale green, fractal-shaped heads, sold fresh or chilled. It qualifies under HTS 0704.90.40.24 as 'other' broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica hybrids) in the brassicas group.
Fresh Romanesco Broccoli
Romanesco broccoli features vibrant chartreuse, spiraled fractal florets and is a Brassica oleracea cultivar akin to broccoli and cauliflower. Classified as fresh or chilled 'other' broccoli under HTS 0704.90.40.24.
Chilled Purple Sprouting Broccoli Florets
Purple sprouting broccoli florets are deep violet heads from late-season varieties, trimmed and chilled for market. Despite 'sprouting' name, large-floret packs fall under HTS 0704.90.40.24 as non-sprouting broccoli.
Fresh DeCicco Broccoli
DeCicco is an heirloom Italian broccoli variety producing medium green heads with side shoots, harvested fresh. It is categorized under HTS 0704.90.40.24 for other fresh or chilled broccoli.
Chilled Waltham 29 Broccoli
Waltham 29 is a cold-hardy broccoli variety with large blue-green heads, pre-chilled for extended shelf life. Falls under HTS 0704.90.40.24 as other fresh or chilled broccoli.
Fresh Marathon Broccoli Hybrid
Marathon hybrid broccoli produces uniform large heads with excellent flavor, grown for fresh market. Classified in HTS 0704.90.40.24 for non-sprouting fresh or chilled broccoli.