Fresh Ostrich Fern Fiddleheads from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
18%
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
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