9903.04.25 - Endive, including Whitloof chicory, fresh, chilled, or frozen, not reduced in size nor otherwise prepared or preserved (provided for in subheading 0705.21 or 0705.29)

HTS Code 9903.04.25 specifically addresses endive, also known as Whitloof chicory, in its fresh, chilled, or frozen states. This classification is applicable when the product has not undergone reduction in size or any other form of preparation or preservation, and it is provided for under the more general subheadings 0705.21 or 0705.29 of Chapter 7 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Unlike its siblings within Chapter 99, which often represent broader categories of temporary legislation or specific trade adjustments, this node is highly specific to a particular agricultural commodity. Its existence within Chapter 99 signifies that the importation of endive under these conditions may be subject to temporary restrictions or modified duty rates as proclaimed under Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as amended, or other trade agreement legislation. This contrasts with the standard tariff classifications for similar vegetables found in Chapter 7.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. The classification is definitive for endive meeting the described physical and preparation criteria, and importers must ensure their product aligns precisely with these specifications to correctly apply the provisions of 9903.04.25. The key determinative factors for classification here are the identity of the product (endive/Whitloof chicory), its condition (fresh, chilled, or frozen), and the absence of any processing or size reduction.