Baby Nopal Cactus Leaves

Tender young cactus leaves, known as baby nopales, fresh or chilled with minimal spines. Specifically denoted as cactus leaves in HTS 0709.99.90.30 for other fresh vegetables.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina20%+35.0%55%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico20%+10.0%30%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada20%+10.0%30%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany20%+10.0%30%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0904Lower: 10% vs 55%

If dried fruits of Capsicum genus confused

Chapter note excludes dried Capsicum peppers to 0904; cactus is not Capsicum but misID risk exists.

2008.99Lower: 16% vs 55%

If pickled or prepared

Pickled cactus leaves become prepared vegetables under Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Ensure supplier provides varietal info (e.g

โ€ข Opuntia ficus-indica) for traceability in import filings

โ€ข Pair with commercial invoice specifying 'fresh/chilled cactus leaves' to match HTS description