Fresh Chinese Kale (Gai Lan) from Germany
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.
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
• 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