Fresh Kale Leaves from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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Import Tips

• Verify the product is fresh or chilled and remains suitable for immediate consumption; otherwise, it shifts to heading 0711

• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming no treatment beyond chilling to prevent reclassification as preserved vegetables

• Label clearly as 'fresh kale' with country of origin to comply with FDA import requirements and avoid common inspection delays