Frozen Baby Spinach from Mexico
Frozen baby spinach leaves, harvested young from garden spinach plants, blanched minimally and frozen. Qualifies under HTS 0710.30.00.00 as frozen spinach prepared by boiling or steaming.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Baby spinach requires tender handling; specify packaging to prevent breakage in transit
• Test for nitrate levels per FDA guidelines specific to young leaf vegetables
• Use 'product of' labels accurately to comply with country-of-origin rules