Hydroponic Baby Spinach from China
Baby spinach grown hydroponically without soil, delivering clean, crisp leaves ideal for pre-washed salads. Classified as fresh or chilled garden spinach under HTS 0709.70.00 regardless of growing method.
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
• Include hydroponic production records to verify no soil-borne pathogens during APHIS inspections
• Use ventilated packaging to maintain humidity without condensation during air freight
• Label growing method clearly but ensure it doesn't imply processing