Fresh Red Russian Kale from Germany
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 — 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 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