Pre-Washed Chilled Witloof Spears from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA wash protocols; declare processing details to avoid 0711 provisional preservation classification
• Use modified atmosphere packaging to extend shelf life while maintaining fresh status