Fresh White Chieftain Potatoes from Germany
Chieftain potatoes have white skin and flesh with red blush possible, but classified white for tariff purposes. Under HTS 0701.90.50.37 as fresh/chilled in ≤1200 kg containers. Suited for boiling and salads.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Photograph containers pre-shipment showing weight labels for dispute resolution
• Comply with fumigation rules if wooden pallets used, providing certificates
• Test for varietal purity to confirm white classification over colored