Fresh Baby Spinach from China

Fresh baby spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is tender, young leaves harvested early for salads and light cooking. It falls under HTS 0709.70.00 as fresh or chilled garden spinach, not dried, frozen, or preserved for immediate consumption.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin to confirm pest-free status and compliance with USDA APHIS requirements

• Ensure proper cold chain maintenance during transit to keep spinach fresh and chilled, avoiding spoilage claims

• Label accurately as 'fresh spinach' to prevent misclassification as processed or frozen products