Fresh Opuntia Cactus Pads from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
30%
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
Import Tips
• 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