Hydroponic Witloof Chicory from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Provide growing method documentation if questioned for pesticide residue concerns
• Label as 'hydroponic' optional but helps differentiate in supply chain traceability
• Ensure roots removed completely to qualify as finished fresh heads, not root products