Fresh Bloomsdale Spinach from China
Fresh Bloomsdale spinach, a heirloom garden variety with dark green, crinkled leaves, is classified under HTS 0709.70.00.50 for fresh or chilled import. Prized for its flavor in cooking and salads.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Use refrigerated containers; temperature logs help prove 'chilled' status for duty
• Organic claims require USDA NOP certification per General Statistical Note 6
• Watch for boll weevil risks in certain origins; additional fumigation may be needed