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Fresh Malabar Spinach

Fresh Malabar spinach (Basella alba), a vining garden spinach alternative with thick, mucilaginous leaves, is included as 'other' under HTS 0709.70.00.50 when fresh or chilled. Used in Asian cuisines for its unique texture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+17.5%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0709.99Lower: 30% vs 37.5%

If treated as other stem vegetables

If emphasis on stems over leaves, may classify under general fresh vegetables.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 37.5%

If temporarily preserved by drying

Dried Malabar spinach for later use goes to 0710.80 for other dried vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm botanical identity; sometimes confused with true spinach requiring specific inspection

• High moisture content—pack in ventilated crates to prevent molding during sea freight

• FDA registration needed if processed minimally; pure fresh avoids this

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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.

Fresh Baby Spinach

Fresh baby spinach leaves, harvested young for tender texture, are fresh or chilled garden spinach classified under HTS 0709.70.00.50 as 'other' spinach varieties. They are suitable for immediate consumption in salads or cooking without any preservation treatment.

Fresh Savoy Spinach

Fresh Savoy spinach features crinkled, dark green leaves typical of this garden spinach variety, imported fresh or chilled under HTS 0709.70.00.50. It remains in its natural state without drying or processing.

Fresh Flat Leaf Spinach

Fresh flat leaf spinach, also known as smooth or baby leaf spinach, is a common garden spinach variety imported fresh or chilled under HTS 0709.70.00.50. Its broad, uncrinkled leaves make it ideal for fresh market sales.

Chilled Orache Spinach

Fresh or chilled orache spinach (Atriplex hortensis), a garden spinach relative with reddish or green leaves, fits HTS 0709.70.00.50 as 'other' spinach. It is imported for salad use without any preservation beyond chilling.

Chilled Organic Baby Spinach

Chilled organic baby spinach, certified under approved standards, is fresh garden spinach under HTS 0709.70.00.50 'other'. Grown without synthetic pesticides for premium salad markets.