Certified Organic Purple Sprouting Broccoli from Germany
Purple sprouting broccoli offers vibrant violet florets turning green when cooked, grown certified organic fresh or chilled. Falls precisely under HTS 0704.90.40.22 for organic broccoli and similar brassicas. High in antioxidants, popular in specialty produce aisles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Organic equivalence for non-US certs requires prior APHIS approval; attach to entry summary
• Weigh accurately—statistical notes tie to weight for brassicas; discrepancies trigger audits
• Avoid plastic packaging that traps ethylene, accelerating spoilage and risking reclassification