Fresh Opuntia Cactus Pads from China
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 — China → United States
57.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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