Fresh Cicoria Chicory
Cicoria is wild Italian chicory (Cichorium intybus) with jagged leaves harvested fresh for foraging-style dishes. HTS 0705.29.00.00 categorizes it as 'other' fresh chicory, aligning with chapter scope for Cichorium spp. Its robust flavor suits grilling or raw consumption.
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 dried for dehydration
Dried vegetables, whole or cut, shift to 0712, excluding fresh or chilled.
If confused with lettuce varieties
Cabbage lettuce has 0705.21, but chicory's genus keeps it in 0705.29.
If fruits of Capsicum dried
Chapter note excludes dried peppers from Chapter 7 to 0904, but irrelevant for leaf chicory.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source from certified organic farms if claiming premium status per statistical note
• Use air freight for wild varieties to minimize wilting during long transits
• Include residue analysis reports for pesticides, as wild greens face stricter scrutiny
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Fresh Radicchio
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
Sugarloaf chicory features elongated, pale green leaves with mild flavor, a Cichorium intybus variety ideal for raw salads. It falls under HTS 0705.29.00.00 as fresh or chilled 'other' chicory, encompassing non-witloof types. This ensures uniform tariff treatment for diverse chicory forms.
Chilled Treviso Radicchio
Treviso radicchio is a long, slender red chicory variety (Cichorium intybus) chilled for extended shelf life in gourmet markets. Classified in HTS 0705.29.00.00 for fresh or chilled 'other' chicory, it excludes dried or preserved forms. This supports its use in Italian cuisine like risotto.
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.
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.