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U.S. imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled, not elsewhere specified (HS 070999) totaled $29.5M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Vegetables, Fresh or Chilled, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $267K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Vegetables, Fresh or Chilled, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $29.5M in April 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $36.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataServing as the catch-all for fresh and chilled vegetables not captured by more specific headings, this subheading covers a commercially diverse range including jicama, chayote, okra, fiddlehead greens, sweet corn, bitter melon, cilantro, and cactus leaves — each with its own dedicated 10-digit line. Mexico and Costa Rica lead US supply, reflecting the strong demand for Latin American specialty and ethnic-market vegetables. FDA oversight applies at entry, and USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements govern all fresh plant material, making correct species identification on import documentation essential for smooth clearance.
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Classification should begin with the specific vegetable headings in Chapter 7 (e.g., tomatoes under 0702, cucumbers under 0707, peppers under 0709.60). Only after confirming the product is not described by any named heading or subheading should an importer consider 070999 as the residual 'not elsewhere specified' category. A licensed customs broker can assist with binding ruling requests for novel or ambiguous products.
Most lines under 070999 do not carry seasonal entry windows, but importers should verify current CBP and USDA APHIS conditions for specific commodities — particularly those with known pest-risk profiles such as bitter melon or certain gourds — as admissibility conditions can change based on pest interception data or bilateral agreements.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $23.8M | $1.7M | -$22.1M |
| CANADA | $55K | $15.8M | +$15.8M |
| COSTA RICA | $3.4M | -- | -$3.4M |
| HONDURAS | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| GUATEMALA | $345K | -- | -$345K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0709999010 | CILANTRO, FRESH OR CHILLED | $8.7M | 10.17% | $19K |
| 0709991000 | CHAYOTE (SECHIUM EDULE), FRESH OR CHILLED | $6.1M | -- | -- |
| 0709999085 | VEGETABLES, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI | $5.7M | 14.28% | $77K |
| 0709994500 | SWEET CORN, FRESH OR CHILLED | $3.1M | 10.00% | $29K |
| 0709990500 | JICAMAS AND BREADFRUIT, FRESH OR CHILLED | $2.5M | 11.30% | $3K |
| 0709991400 | OKRA, FRESH OR CHILLED | $1.8M | 10.08% | $134K |
| 0709999030 | CACTUS LEAVES, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI | $1.5M | -- | -- |
| 0709999005 | VEGETABLES, FRESH OR CHILLED, BITTER MELON | $225K | 26.10% | $4K |
| 0709993000 | FIDDLEHEAD GREENS, FRESH OR CHILLED | $3K | -- | -- |
CILANTRO, FRESH OR CHILLED
CHAYOTE (SECHIUM EDULE), FRESH OR CHILLED
VEGETABLES, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI
SWEET CORN, FRESH OR CHILLED
JICAMAS AND BREADFRUIT, FRESH OR CHILLED
OKRA, FRESH OR CHILLED
CACTUS LEAVES, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI
VEGETABLES, FRESH OR CHILLED, BITTER MELON
FIDDLEHEAD GREENS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0709999500 | VEGETABLES, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI | $14.0M |
| 0709994500 | SWEET CORN, FRESH OR CHILLED | $4.3M |
VEGETABLES, FRESH OR CHILLED, NESOI
6.6M kg
SWEET CORN, FRESH OR CHILLED
5.7M kg
TOMATOES, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070200
FRUITS OF GENUS CAPSICUM OR PIMENTA, FRESH/CHILLED
HS 070960
CUCUMBERS AND GHERKINS, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070700
VEGETABLES, NESOI RAW/COOKED BY BOILING, FROZEN
HS 071080
EDIBLE BRASSICAS (CABBAGES ETC) NESOI, FR OR CHILL
HS 070490
LETTUCE, EXCEPT HEAD LETTUCE, FRESH OR CHILLED
HS 070519
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $8.1M | $5.5M | -$2.6M |
| Texas | $11.3M | $1.5M | -$9.7M |
| California | $6.5M | $4.4M | -$2.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROMA, TX | $8.8M | -- | -$8.8M |
| HILDAGO, TX | $8.2M | -- | -$8.2M |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $5.0M | +$5.0M |