Fresh Chinese Kale (Gai Lan) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
30%
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
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