Certified Organic Baby Spinach from China
Fresh baby spinach leaves, harvested young for tender texture, certified organic under USDA standards. Classified under HTS 0709.70.00.10 as fresh or chilled certified organic spinach, excluding any dried or processed forms. Ideal for salads and smoothies due to its mild flavor.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
• Verify USDA or equivalent organic certification documentation to match 'certified organic' statistical note requirements
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming freshness and freedom from pests, as required for fresh vegetables
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper temperature control during transit, which could lead to reclassification under preserved vegetables