Pre-Washed Chilled Witloof Spears from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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