Fresh Ostrich Fern Fiddleheads from China
Fresh fiddlehead greens harvested from the young shoots of the ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris), tightly coiled and vibrant green. These are sold fresh or chilled for culinary use in salads, sautés, or as a gourmet vegetable. Classified under HTS 0709.99.30.00 as fiddlehead greens, which are fresh or chilled edible fern fronds fitting the 'other vegetables' category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiddleheads are fresh or chilled and free of preservatives to avoid reclassification under heading 0711; obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status
• Label clearly as 'fiddlehead greens' with country of origin and harvest date to meet FDA fresh produce standards