Fresh Baby Spinach from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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