Fresh Leeks from Mexico
Fresh leeks are mild onion-like vegetables with long white and green stalks, imported fresh or chilled. Classified in HTS 0709.99.90.85 as other fresh vegetables not covered by specific headings like 0705 for lettuce. They require washing and cooking before consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Include detailed invoices specifying varietal and origin to comply with USDA import regs; inspect for soil residue to avoid quarantine issues; store at 0-1°C to maintain freshness classification