Pre-Washed Napa Cabbage from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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