Fresh Curly Kale from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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