Chilled Belgian Endive Bunches from China
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.
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
• File FDA Prior Notice at least 2 hours before arrival for fresh produce entry
• Use insulated packaging with ice packs to maintain product integrity and chilled status
• Declare exact variety as Witloof to prevent confusion with heading 0705.29 for other chicories