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Is Rhubarb a vegetable or a fruit?
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Scientifically speaking rhubarb is a vegetable.
but...
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It was the United States Customs Court in Buffalo, New York, that ruled rhubarb to be a fruit since it was used mainly as a fruit. This cost-effective act allowed imported rhubarb to pay a smaller duty than if it was a vegetable.
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This change in legal status was done by the court to allow for rhubarb to be only subject to the 35% duty on fruit instead of the 50% duty on vegetables.
but...
~quote
It was the United States Customs Court in Buffalo, New York, that ruled rhubarb to be a fruit since it was used mainly as a fruit. This cost-effective act allowed imported rhubarb to pay a smaller duty than if it was a vegetable.
~endquote
This change in legal status was done by the court to allow for rhubarb to be only subject to the 35% duty on fruit instead of the 50% duty on vegetables.
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Thank you for fixing this @elrok and I'll keep on answerin' :)
Very helpful answer buddawiggi. Thanks! Keep the good work giving quality answers as you always do!
Rhubarb is a vegetable.
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