Fresh Chinese Kale (Gai Lan)
Fresh Chinese kale or gai lan (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra) is an Asian brassica leaf vegetable, fresh or chilled. It classifies under HTS 0704.90.40.55 as 'similar edible brassicas' like kale.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mistaken for leaf vegetables like spinach
Other fresh vegetables in 0709, but brassicas specifically stay in 0704.
If brined for transport
Preservative treatment per chapter note moves to 0711.
If other statistical categories
Intra-heading statistical breaks for varieties.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use variety-specific naming in docs to confirm brassica genus for CBP
• Import during off-season with proper cooling to meet fresh criteria
• Monitor for black rot; obtain origin country inspections
Related Products under HTS 0704.90.40.55
Fresh Kale Leaves
Fresh kale leaves (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) are harvested and chilled for market sale, belonging to the Brassica genus of edible brassicas. They fall under HTS 0704.90.40.55 as 'other' similar edible brassicas, fresh or chilled, excluding heading varieties like cabbage or cauliflower.
Fresh Collard Greens
Fresh collard greens (Brassica oleracea var. viridis) are leafy brassica vegetables chilled post-harvest for freshness. Classified under HTS 0704.90.40.55 as 'other' edible brassicas similar to kale, fresh or chilled.
Fresh Kohlrabi Bulbs
Fresh kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) bulbs are stem vegetables from the brassica family, fresh or chilled. HTS 0704.90.40.55 covers them as 'other' edible brassicas beyond cabbages or cauliflower.
Fresh Turnip Greens
Fresh turnip greens (Brassica rapa subsp. rapa) are leafy tops from the brassica subspecies, chilled for retail. They qualify under HTS 0704.90.40.55 as similar edible brassicas, fresh or chilled.
Fresh Brussels Sprouts on Stalk
Fresh Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) on the stalk are chilled whole for market. As edible brassicas similar to kale, they fit HTS 0704.90.40.55 'other' category, fresh or chilled.
Fresh Mizuna Leaves
Fresh mizuna (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica) are feathery Japanese brassica greens, chilled fresh. HTS 0704.90.40.55 includes them as similar edible brassicas to kale, fresh or chilled.