Fresh Chives from Japan
Fresh chives are slender green herbs harvested fresh or chilled, commonly used as a garnish in culinary dishes. They fall under HTS 0709.99.90.85 as other fresh or chilled vegetables not specified elsewhere in heading 0707-0709. This classification applies to their fresh state, unsuitable for immediate consumption without preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Verify freshness upon arrival to avoid reclassification as preserved under Chapter 07; provide phytosanitary certificates from origin country; label clearly as fresh to prevent mixing with dried herbs