Fresh Nopales Pads from China
Fresh, young leaves of the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), commonly known as nopales pads, harvested and chilled for culinary use. These tender cactus leaves are trimmed of spines and classified under HTS 0709.99.90.30 as fresh or chilled other vegetables, specifically cactus leaves, not suitable for immediate consumption without preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Verify phytosanitary certificates confirming treatment for pests like cochineal insects, as required for fresh vegetables from Mexico or other origins
• Ensure leaves are fresh or chilled (not dried or preserved) to avoid reclassification; maintain cold chain documentation
• Label accurately as 'cactus leaves' or 'nopales' with country of origin to comply with FDA fresh produce import rules