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