Baby Witloof Chicory from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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