Fresh Malabar Spinach from China
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.
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
• 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