Fresh Sugarloaf Chicory from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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