Fresh Kale Leaves from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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