Baby Witloof Chicory from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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