Fresh Kale Leaves from China
Fresh kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) leaves, harvested and chilled for market sale. Classified under HTS 0704.90.40 as a similar edible brassica, fresh or chilled, within the 'Other' category excluding headed varieties like cabbage or cauliflower.
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
• Verify phytosanitary certificates confirming freshness and freedom from pests, as required for fresh vegetables
• Label clearly as 'fresh or chilled' to avoid misclassification into dried (07.12) or frozen (07.14) categories
• Monitor seasonal quotas if applicable; common pitfall is inadequate cooling documentation leading to spoilage claims