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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried
Dried spinach, even if not powdered, goes to heading 0710 for vegetables temporarily preserved by drying.
If classified as a type of New Zealand spinach
New Zealand spinach (tetragonia) has a separate subheading; misidentification shifts classification.
If flour or dehydrated into powder
Vegetable flours from spinach fall under Chapter 11 heading 1108, not fresh produce.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain import permits from USDA for spinach due to potential spinach-specific pests like leafminers
• Maintain cold chain below 4°C during transit to prevent spoilage and ensure classification as chilled
Related Products under HTS 0709.70.00.50
Fresh Bloomsdale Spinach
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 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.
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 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.