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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically Witloof variety, such as red chicory or radicchio
Other fresh or chilled chicory varieties excluding Witloof fall under the broader 0705.29 category.
If preserved solely for transport, such as in sulfur water but unsuitable for immediate consumption
Chapter note for 0711 covers vegetables provisionally preserved during transport, excluding those ready for immediate eating.
If roots are imported for forcing into Witloof heads domestically
Chicory roots for manufacturing blanched leaves classify under heading 0709 for fresh vegetable roots.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like aphids specific to chicory
• Maintain cold chain at 0-4°C during transit to prevent yellowing and ensure compliance with fresh/chilled classification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as radicchio, which could trigger reclassification under other chicory subheadings
Related Products under HTS 0705.21.00.00
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.
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.
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.