Fresh Globe Artichokes from China
Round, fleshy flower heads of Cynara scolymus, commonly known as globe artichokes, harvested fresh or chilled for culinary use. They fall under HTS 0709.91.00.00 as fresh or chilled globe artichokes in Chapter 7 for edible vegetables. These are distinct from other artichokes like Jerusalem artichokes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin countries like Peru or Spain to meet USDA APHIS requirements
• Ensure artichokes are fresh/chilled and not dehydrated to avoid reclassification
• Check for pesticide residue compliance under FDA standards