Fresh Kohlrabi Bulbs from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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