Fresh Red Russian Kale from China
Red Russian kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) has tender, blue-green leaves with purple veins, harvested fresh or chilled for consumption. It qualifies for HTS 0704.90.40.35 as kale, a named edible brassica in the fresh or chilled category.
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
• Use refrigerated containers to keep temperature logs for chilled status; comply with EU or US residue limits for pesticides common in brassicas; segregate from other greens to prevent cross-contamination