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HTS Code · Chapter 7 · Updated Oct 21, 2026

0709.99.90.85Vegetables, fresh or chilled

HTS Code 0709.99.90.85 covers any article best defined as Vegetable ProductsEdible vegetables and certain roots and tubersOther vegetables, fresh or chilled:Other:Other:OtherOther in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 0709.99.90.85

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026

China
Total duty
57.5%
$5,750.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
57.97%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$15,797.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty20%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

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Base Duty Rates for 0709.99.90.85

Set at 0709.99.90 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
20%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
A+AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
50%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China57.5%
  • Mexico30%
  • Canada30%
  • Vietnam32.5%
  • Germany20%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 21, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 0709.99.90.85 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from China pay 57.5% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 20%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more.

Total duty from China
57.5%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
20%
From Germany, Japan and 6 more
Countries with additional tariffs
12 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China20%
  • Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31
57.5%
Mexico20%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55
30%0% with USMCA
Canada20%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29
30%0% with USMCA
Vietnam20%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84
32.5%
Germany20%None20%
Japan20%None20%
South Korea20%None20%12.5% with US-Korea FTA
Taiwan20%None20%
India20%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44
30%
Ireland20%None20%
Italy20%None20%
Switzerland20%None20%
Thailand20%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77
32.5%
Malaysia20%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54
30%
United Kingdom20%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81
30%
France20%None20%
Indonesia20%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45
30%
Brazil20%
  • Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27
57.5%
Bangladesh20%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26
30%
Cambodia20%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28
30%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from China pay 57.5% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Mexico pay 30% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Canada pay 30% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Vietnam pay 32.5% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Germany pay the 20% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Japan pay the 20% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from South Korea pay the 20% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Taiwan pay the 20% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from India pay 30% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Ireland pay the 20% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Italy pay the 20% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Switzerland pay the 20% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Thailand pay 32.5% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Malaysia pay 30% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from United Kingdom pay 30% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from France pay the 20% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Indonesia pay 30% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Brazil pay 57.5% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Bangladesh pay 30% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Cambodia pay 30% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 0709.99.90.85 From

In 2025 the US imported $79M of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85), mostly from Mexico (83%), Canada (5%) and Costa Rica (4%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Mexico$66M83%New30%0% with USMCA
Canada$4M5%New30%0% with USMCA
Costa Rica$3M4%New32.5%12.5% with DR-CAFTA
El Salvador$2M2%New30%10% with DR-CAFTA
Colombia$1M2%New32.5%12.5% with US-Colombia TPA
Israel$944K1%New32.5%12.5% with US-Israel FTA
China$525K1%New57.5%
Nicaragua$322K0%New32.5%12.5% with DR-CAFTA
WE$282K0%New—
Guatemala$253K0%New30%10% with DR-CAFTA

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 0709.99.90.85 cover?

HTS code 0709.99.90.85 covers vegetables, fresh or chilled (Other), classified under Chapter 7 (Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 20%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 0709.99.90.85?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 0709.99.90.85 is 20%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 50%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from China?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from China pay 57.5% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Vietnam pay 32.5% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Mexico?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetables, fresh or chilled (HTS 0709.99.90.85) from Mexico pay 30% in duties: the 20% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 0709.99.90.85 from?

In 2025 the US imported $79M of vegetables, fresh or chilled under HTS 0709.99.90.85, mostly from Mexico (83%), Canada (5%) and Costa Rica (4%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 0709.99.90.85?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 0709.99.90.85 is 20%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.

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