Chilled Endive Leaves
Broad-leaf endive, a flat-leaf chicory (Cichorium spp.), is chilled for freshness in upscale salads and appetizers. It is included in HTS 0705.29.00.00 as 'other' chicory, provided fresh or chilled without further processing. This distinguishes it from curled endive sometimes grouped elsewhere.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If forced witloof heads
Specific witloof chicory subheading applies to blanched heads, not loose leaves.
If treated with gas preservatives
Sulfur dioxide treatment for provisional preservation moves it to 0711.
If classified as other fresh vegetables
Generic fresh veg heading 0709 could apply if chicory identity not verified.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for perishable produce within 2 hours of arrival
• Avoid plastic wrapping that traps ethylene, accelerating spoilage in transit
• Document harvest date to prove 'fresh or chilled' status under 30 days post-harvest
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Radicchio is a vibrant red variety of chicory (Cichorium spp.) with crisp, bitter leaves commonly used in salads. It is classified under HTS 0705.29.00.00 as fresh or chilled 'other' chicory, distinct from witloof chicory. This heading covers all fresh chicory types excluding specific endive varieties.
Fresh Sugarloaf Chicory
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Chilled Treviso Radicchio
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Fresh Catalogna Chicory
Catalogna chicory, or puntarelle, consists of dandelion-like Cichorium intybus leaves popular in Italian salads when fresh. HTS 0705.29.00.00 covers it as 'other' fresh or chilled chicory, separate from heading 0704 for true dandelions. Its curly, bitter greens define its classification.
Fresh Cicoria Chicory
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