Fresh Curly Kale from China
Curly kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) is a leafy green brassica vegetable with ruffled leaves, harvested fresh or chilled for market sale. It falls under HTS 0704.90.40.35 as one of the similar edible brassicas specified in the heading for cabbages, cauliflower, kohlrabi, kale, fresh or chilled.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like cabbage loopers; maintain cold chain below 4°C to qualify as chilled; declare exact brassica variety to avoid reclassification