0709.99.90.30 - Cactus leaves 🖩

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Field	Value
Unit of Quantity	kg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)	20%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)	Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) A+ 🇦🇫 🇦🇴 🇧🇯 🇧🇹 🇧🇫 🇧🇮 🇰🇭 🇨🇫 🇹🇩 🇰🇲 🇨🇩 🇩🇯 🇪🇹 🇬🇲 🇬🇳 🇬🇼 🇭🇹 🇰🇮 🇱🇸 🇱🇷 🇲🇬 🇲🇼 🇲🇱 🇲🇷 🇲🇿 🇲🇲 🇳🇵 🇳🇪 🇷🇼 🇼🇸 🇸🇳 🇸🇱 🇸🇧 🇸🇴 🇸🇸 🇸🇹 🇹🇿 🇹🇱 🇹🇬 🇹🇻 🇺🇬 🇻🇺 🇾🇪 🇿🇲 AU 🇦🇺 BH 🇧🇭 CL 🇨🇱 CO 🇨🇴 D 🇦🇴 🇧🇯 🇧🇼 🇧🇫 🇨🇻 🇨🇫 🇹🇩 🇰🇲 🇨🇮 🇨🇩 🇩🇯 🇸🇿 🇪🇹 🇬🇦 🇬🇲 🇬🇭 🇬🇳 🇬🇼 🇰🇪 🇱🇸 🇱🇷 🇲🇬 🇲🇼 🇲🇱 🇲🇺 🇲🇿 🇳🇦 🇳🇪 🇳🇬 🇨🇬 🇷🇼 🇸🇳 🇸🇱 🇿🇦 🇸🇹 🇹🇿 🇹🇬 🇺🇬 🇿🇲 E 🇦🇬 🇦🇼 🇧🇸 🇧🇧 🇧🇿 🇻🇬 🇨🇼 🇩🇲 🇬🇩 🇬🇾 🇭🇹 🇯🇲 🇲🇸 NE 🇰🇳 🇱🇨 🇻🇨 🇹🇹 IL 🇮🇱 JO 🇯🇴 KR 🇰🇷 MA 🇲🇦 OM 🇴🇲 P 🇨🇷 🇩🇴 🇸🇻 🇬🇹 🇭🇳 🇳🇮 PA 🇵🇦 PE 🇵🇪 S 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 SG 🇸🇬
Column 2 Rate of Duty	50%
Quota Quantity	N/A
Additional Duties	N/A

About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 0709.99.90.30, specifically classifies cactus leaves, also commonly known as nopal. These are the fleshy pads or stems of various Opuntia cactus species that are harvested for culinary use. They are typically presented fresh or chilled and fall under the broader heading for "Other vegetables, fresh or chilled."

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, it is important to note that 0709.99.90.30 is for the cactus leaves themselves. Sibling categories such as 0709.99.90.05 for bitter melon or 0709.99.90.10 for cilantro cover distinct plant parts and types of vegetables. While all are classified under "Other vegetables," 0709.99.90.30 is a specific designation for cactus leaves when they are not otherwise enumerated.

As this classification node represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges directly on the identification of the product as cactus leaves intended for consumption. When classifying, customs professionals should confirm the botanical origin and the condition (fresh or chilled) of the product.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 0709.99.90.30?

HTS code 0709.99.90.30 covers Cactus leaves under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 07: Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers.

›What products are classified under 0709.99.90.30?

This classification covers Cactus leaves. It is a subcategory of Other (0709.99.90).

›What is the import duty rate for 0709.99.90.30?

The general rate of duty for HTS 0709.99.90.30 is 20%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 50%.

›What unit of quantity is used for 0709.99.90.30?

Imports under HTS 0709.99.90.30 are measured in kg.

›Are there special tariff programs for 0709.99.90.30?

Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) (duty-free treatment)., Australia Special Rate, Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate. And 12 more programs.

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0709.99.90.30 - Cactus leaves 🖩

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