0709.99.90
Other
This code covers a wide variety of other fresh or chilled vegetables not specified elsewhere. Use this code when importing vegetables like bitter melon, cilantro, or cactus leaves, keeping in mind duty is generally 20% unless the goods qualify for a preferential trade agreement offering free access.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0709.99.90
This tariff code falls within Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Code 0709.99.90 specifically covers other vegetables, fresh or chilled, not elsewhere specified. Several subdivisions exist for this code, including statistical suffixes for bitter melon, cilantro, cactus leaves, and a general ‘other’ category, so choose the most accurate suffix based on the specific vegetable being reported. Remember that duty is generally 20% unless the goods qualify for a preferential trade agreement, in which case it may be free.
| Chapter | Chapter 7 - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
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20%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 0709.99.90 and its subdivisions is 20%, applying to imports from countries without a specified preferential trade agreement. Special rates of free duty apply to goods originating from specific countries including Australia (AU), Bahrain (BH), and others listed, provided they meet the requirements of eligible FTA or preference programs. All quantities are to be reported in kilograms (kg). This means, for example, that bitter melon (0709.99.90.05), cilantro (0709.99.90.10), cactus leaves (0709.99.90.30), and other vegetables under 0709.99.90.85 will be subject to either the 20% general duty or free duty if they qualify for a special trade agreement with the U.S.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 50%
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Code subdivisions
0709.99.90.05
Other vegetables, fresh or chilled: > Other: > Other: > Other > Bitter melon (Momordica charantia)
0709.99.90.10
Other vegetables, fresh or chilled: > Other: > Other: > Other > Cilantro
0709.99.90.30
Other vegetables, fresh or chilled: > Other: > Other: > Other > Cactus leaves
0709.99.90.85
Other vegetables, fresh or chilled: > Other: > Other: > Other > Other
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