Fresh Sugarloaf Chicory from China
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.
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
• Obtain APHIS import permit for leafy greens to comply with U.S. plant import regulations
• Avoid over-chilling below 0°C to prevent damage that could trigger 'frozen' reclassification
• Provide commercial invoice detailing variety and origin to match statistical reporting requirements