Fresh Malabar Spinach from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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