Baby Witloof Chicory
Small, immature Witloof chicory heads harvested at baby size for microgreen-style salads, kept fresh or chilled. Classified precisely under HTS 0705.21.00.00 as the Witloof variety, size irrelevant.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mistaken for cabbage family baby heads
Brassica sprouts/micro cabbages fall under lettuce/cabbage heading 0704.
If frozen baby Witloof
Freezing removes from fresh/chilled Chapter 07 subheading 0705.
If baby size but different chicory species
Non-Witloof baby chicory uses other 0705.29 codes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Botanical verification essential for small sizes to confirm Cichorium intybus var. foliosum
• Higher perishability requires expedited customs and airmail shipping
• Avoid bundling with true sprouts, which classify under 0704 or 1209
Related Products under HTS 0705.21.00.00
Fresh Witloof Chicory Heads
Compact, blanched heads of Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum), also known as Belgian endive, harvested fresh or chilled for culinary use in salads and cooked dishes. This product falls under HTS 0705.21.00.00 as it specifically classifies fresh or chilled Witloof chicory, distinguished from other chicory varieties by its forced, etiolated growth process.
Chilled Belgian Endive Bunches
Bundled, chilled Witloof chicory heads with creamy white leaves and pale yellow tips, packaged for retail salad use. Classified under HTS 0705.21.00.00 due to its specific identification as fresh or chilled Cichorium intybus var. foliosum, the botanical name for Witloof chicory.
Organic Witloof Chicory Clusters
Certified organic Witloof chicory grown without synthetic pesticides, harvested fresh or chilled in tight clusters for gourmet markets. HTS 0705.21.00.00 applies as it covers all fresh/chilled Witloof regardless of organic status, per statistical notes on certified organic standards.
Hydroponic Witloof Chicory
Witloof chicory cultivated hydroponically without soil, yielding clean, chilled heads for premium restaurants. Falls under HTS 0705.21.00.00 as fresh or chilled Witloof chicory, with cultivation method irrelevant to classification.
Pre-Washed Chilled Witloof Spears
Ready-to-eat Witloof chicory spears, triple-washed and chilled, trimmed for convenience salads. HTS 0705.21.00.00 covers this as fresh or chilled product, provided no cooking or preservation alters immediate consumption suitability.