Fresh Catalogna Chicory from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Test for nitrate levels if from EU sources, as high residues can lead to import rejection
• Package in ventilated crates to prevent condensation and rot during ocean freight
• Cross-check botanical name (Cichorium spp.) on certificates to avoid lettuce misclassification