Frozen Chopped Spinach from Japan
Frozen spinach that has been chopped but remains in large pieces, uncooked or steamed, suitable for cooking. Classified under HTS 0710.80.70 as other frozen vegetables not reduced in size (i.e., not pureed), preserved solely by freezing for transport and storage.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the vegetable is frozen without additional preservatives beyond freezing to stay in Chapter 07; check for compliance with FDA prior notice requirements
• Ensure country of origin labeling and provide certificates confirming no size reduction beyond standard chopping
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures if blended with other veggies; common pitfall is declaring as puree