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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+35.0%55%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0711.90.50.00Lower: 40.1% vs 55%

If temporarily preserved in brine prior to processing

Heading 0711 for vegetables provisionally preserved during transport, per chapter note.

0704.10.40Lower: 45% vs 55%

If specifically cauliflower or headed broccoli

Cauliflower and headed varieties have dedicated subheadings earlier in 0704.

0807.11Lower: 27% vs 55%

If considered a root vegetable like turnips in error

Material composition shifts to Chapter 8 if misidentified, but brassica stays in 0704.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm kohlrabi is unpeeled and fresh; peeling could classify as prepared vegetables under 0712

Use refrigerated containers to maintain chill chain, documenting temperature logs for customs

Avoid bundling with preserved items in same shipment to prevent entire lot reclassification