Fresh Nopales Pads from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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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