Frozen Matteuccia Fiddlehead Greens from China
IQF frozen fiddleheads from Matteuccia struthiopteris, blanched and individually quick frozen to preserve texture. Falls under HTS 0710.80.60.00 for frozen fiddlehead greens, other vegetables not reduced in size, fitting the chapter's scope for simply frozen produce.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label packages clearly as 'frozen fiddlehead greens' with blanching details to match HTS description and avoid customs disputes
• Ensure cold chain integrity during shipping; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims and reclassification as unfit goods