Frozen Whole Brussels Sprouts from China
Whole Brussels sprouts that are uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, then frozen for preservation. They fall under HTS 0710.80.65.00 as frozen Brussels sprouts not reduced in size, suitable for retail or food service use. These maintain their natural shape and size during freezing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the Brussels sprouts are frozen without size reduction via supplier certificates; ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm no pests
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as fresh leads to wrong chapter