Pre-Washed Napa Cabbage from China
Fresh Napa cabbage heads gently washed and chilled, ready for retail without further cleaning. Remains under HTS 0704.90.4045 as it qualifies as fresh/chilled, not processed or preserved. Common in convenience produce sections for kimchi prep.
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
• File FDA Prior Notice as 'ready-to-eat' if pre-washed, triggering enhanced sampling
• Confirm washing uses potable water to avoid microbial contamination claims