Baby Witloof Chicory from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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