Hydroponic Napa Cabbage from China
Napa cabbage grown in soilless hydroponic systems, harvested fresh or chilled, retaining crisp texture. Classified under HTS 0704.90.4045 regardless of growing method, as fresh edible brassica. Appeals to urban farming imports for pesticide-free appeal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document hydroponic origin in phytosanitary cert to address soil-borne pathogen concerns
• Use ventilated crates to prevent condensation buildup during refrigerated shipping
• Monitor for quota applicability if from high-volume exporters like Mexico