Chilled Collard Greens

Chilled collard greens (Brassica oleracea var. viridis), large leafy brassica greens popular in Southern cuisine. Falls under HTS 0704.90.40 as 'similar edible brassicas,' fresh or chilled, not fitting specific subheadings like cabbage.

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.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 55%

If frozen, not fresh or chilled

Freezing changes state from fresh/chilled brassicas to provisionally preserved vegetables under 0710.

0709.99Lower: 30% vs 55%

If sold as mixed salad greens without brassica dominance

Loose leafy greens like kale mixes may classify under other vegetables if not purely brassicas.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide cooling chain records to prove 'chilled' status and prevent reclassification as fresh without temperature control

Ensure varietal identification in invoices; collards are brassicas but often confused with heading 0709 lettuces

Check for organic certification if claimed, per General Statistical Note 6, to qualify for potential preferential rates