Fresh Collard Greens from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Ensure no preservative treatments; only chilling allowed to stay in 0704—common pitfall leading to 0711 reclassification
• Include detailed invoices specifying brassica variety and fresh/chilled state for CBP verification
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for brassicas to prevent quarantine holds at ports