Retail-Ready Cilantro Clamshells
Fresh cilantro in consumer clamshell trays, chilled and labeled for supermarket shelves. HTS 0709.99.90.10 includes retail-packed fresh cilantro as long as it's chilled and suitable for immediate use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 20% | +35.0% | 55% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 20% | +10.0% | 30% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 20% | +10.0% | 30% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 20% | +10.0% | 30% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 20% | +10.0% | 30% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in consumer packaging under specific weight
Retail-packed cilantro in units under certain weights may use more specific 0709.99.45, differentiating from bulk under 0709.99.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Ensure clamshell labels meet FDA country of origin rules; validate oxygen levels in packaging; declare unit counts accurately for statistical reporting
Related Products under HTS 0709.99.90.10
Fresh Cilantro Bunches
Fresh bunches of cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) leaves, harvested and chilled for immediate use in culinary applications like salsas and garnishes. Classified under HTS 0709.99.90.10 as fresh or chilled cilantro, which falls within 'other vegetables, fresh or chilled: other: other: other: cilantro' due to its status as a leafy herb vegetable not specified elsewhere in Chapter 7.
Organic Fresh Cilantro
Certified organic fresh cilantro leaves, grown without synthetic pesticides and chilled post-harvest. Falls under HTS 0709.99.90.10 as fresh or chilled cilantro per statistical notes on certified organic standards in General Statistical Note 6.
Hydroponic Cilantro Leaves
Fresh cilantro grown hydroponically without soil, harvested and chilled for market. Classified in HTS 0709.99.90.10 as other fresh or chilled cilantro, regardless of soilless cultivation method.
Baby Cilantro Sprouts
Fresh, chilled baby cilantro microgreens or sprouts, tender young leaves for gourmet use. HTS 0709.99.90.10 applies as fresh or chilled cilantro in immature stage, still under 'other vegetables, fresh or chilled'.
Pre-Washed Cilantro Packs
Fresh cilantro triple-washed and packed in modified atmosphere bags, chilled for retail. Remains under HTS 0709.99.90.10 as fresh or chilled, with minimal processing not affecting immediate consumption suitability.
Chilled Cilantro for Processing
Bulk chilled cilantro leaves destined for industrial processing into pastes or seasonings. HTS 0709.99.90.10 covers it as fresh or chilled other cilantro, prior to any preservation treatment under heading 0711.