Hydroponic Baby Spinach from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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