Fresh Opuntia Cactus Pads
Freshly harvested Opuntia cactus leaves, also called nopales, chilled and packed in crates for export. These fall under HTS 0709.99.90.30 as other fresh or chilled vegetables specified as cactus leaves.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used for fodder or medicinal extraction
Cactus leaves for non-culinary end use like animal feed or herbal products fall under miscellaneous plants.
If frozen
Frozen cactus leaves are classified as frozen vegetables nesoi under heading 0714.
If balled or bunched like celery
Cactus leaves prepared in bunches may align with other balled vegetables under 0709.99.18.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with country-specific MRLs for pesticides common in cactus cultivation, like in Mexican exports
• Use proper NAICS codes for statistical reporting; declare weight accurately excluding packaging
• Inspect for spine remnants to avoid FDA rejection; provide cleaning process documentation
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Fresh Nopales Pads
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.
Chilled Prickly Pear Cactus Leaves
Chilled pads from prickly pear cactus, sold in bulk for restaurants or markets, with spines removed. Classified as cactus leaves under HTS 0709.99.90.30 within fresh or chilled other vegetables, as they require cooking before eating.
Organic Fresh Cactus Leaves
Certified organic nopales pads, fresh or chilled, grown without synthetic pesticides. Classified under HTS 0709.99.90.30 as cactus leaves among other fresh vegetables, with organic certification per General Note 6.
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.