Frozen Chopped Spinach

Frozen chopped spinach is prepared by blanching, chopping, and quick-freezing fresh spinach leaves without vinegar or acetic acid. It falls under HTS 2004.90.85 as a single vegetable (other than those specified elsewhere) preserved by freezing. This product is commonly used in cooked dishes and retains most nutritional value.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.2%+35.0%46.2%
🇲🇽Mexico11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇨🇦Canada11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇩🇪Germany11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇯🇵Japan11.2%+10.0%21.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 46.2%

If not blanched before freezing

Unblanched frozen vegetables are classified in Chapter 7 as simply frozen, not 'prepared or preserved'.

2004.10.40Lower: 23.9% vs 46.2%

If potatoes are the primary ingredient

Frozen potatoes have their own specific subheading, taking precedence over the general 'other vegetables' category.

2006.00Lower: 26% vs 46.2%

If sold as retail vegetable trays with dips

Products of heading 2006 (vegetables prepared with vinegar/acetic acid or sugars) take precedence if dips contain those ingredients.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify blanching and freezing process documentation to confirm compliance with 'prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar' requirements

Ensure country of origin labeling is accurate, as certain suppliers may trigger additional FDA prior notice

Avoid misclassification as fresh by providing proof of freezing date and temperature logs