Fresh Cardoon Stalks

Fresh cardoon stalks are thick, fibrous celery-like vegetable stalks from the artichoke family, fresh or chilled. HTS 0709.99.90 applies as other unspecified fresh vegetables.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina20%+35.0%55%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico20%+10.0%30%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada20%+10.0%30%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany20%+10.0%30%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0709.60Lower: 10% vs 55%

If viewed as a celery substitute

Cardoon's stalk similarity to celery may warrant heading 0709.60.

0710.80.70Lower: 46.3% vs 55%

If frozen

Frozen cardoons classify under frozen other vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Blanch stalks pre-harvest as common practice, but declare processing level

โ€ข Recommend string removal tools for importers to prepare for consumption

โ€ข Limit import volumes if niche market to manage perishability

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