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U.S. imports of fresh or chilled vegetables, not elsewhere specified (HS 070999) totaled $23.1M in July 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Vegetables, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $207K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $1.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Vegetables, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $23.1M in July 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $31.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataServing as the catch-all for fresh and chilled vegetables not covered by more specific headings, this subheading encompasses a commercially diverse set of products: jicamas and breadfruit (0709990500), chayote (0709991000), okra (0709991400), fiddlehead greens (0709993000), sweet corn (0709994500), bitter melon (0709999005), cilantro (0709999010), and cactus leaves (0709999030). Mexico and Costa Rica lead supply, with Honduras, Canada, and Guatemala also significant, reflecting the tropical and subtropical origins of many of these specialty vegetables. FDA's FSMA Produce Safety Rule applies across the heading, and importers of novel or specialty items should be prepared for FDA examination and potential sampling. Correct classification into the specific 10-digit line — rather than the residual NESOI lines — is important because each named commodity has its own tariff treatment.
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3.9K shipments/mo
The US schedule under this heading names specific vegetables — including chayote, okra, jicama, breadfruit, fiddlehead greens, sweet corn, bitter melon, cilantro, and cactus leaves — each with its own 10-digit line. Only vegetables that do not match any of those named descriptions should be classified in the residual NESOI lines (0709999085 or 0709999500). Importers should consult a licensed customs broker when the commodity's common name does not clearly correspond to a named line.
Sweet corn classified at 0709994500 (fresh or chilled) does not carry a tariff-rate quota under this heading, but it may be subject to phytosanitary requirements administered by USDA APHIS, particularly regarding corn pests. Importers should verify current APHIS conditions for the country of origin before shipment.
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Subheading 4 of 16 in heading 0709
Subheading 070999 · $23.1M of $277.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$23.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$15.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Costa Rica together supply 85% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
91.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.90%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0709999010 | Cilantro, Fresh or Chilled | $7.4M | 0.12% | 1.00% | $9K |
| 0709999085 | Vegetables, Fresh or Chilled, NESOI | $4.4M | 1.18% | 9.29% | $52K |
| 0709991000 | Chayote (Sechium Edule), Fresh or Chilled | $3.7M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0709991400 | Okra, Fresh or Chilled | $2.7M | 4.47% | 42.17% | $120K |
| 0709994500 | Sweet Corn, Fresh or Chilled | $1.9M | 1.27% | 12.72% | $24K |
| 0709999030 | Cactus Leaves, Fresh or Chilled, NESOI | $1.5M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0709990500 | Jicamas and Breadfruit, Fresh or Chilled | $1.4M | 0.06% | 0.47% | $806 |
| 0709999005 | Vegetables, Fresh or Chilled, Bitter Melon | $48K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 0709993000 | Fiddlehead Greens, Fresh or Chilled | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0709999500 | Vegetables, Fresh or Chilled, NESOI | $9.1M |
| 0709994500 | Sweet Corn, Fresh or Chilled | $6.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.