Fresh Crown Broccoli from Germany
Fresh crown broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) consists of the dense green florets and short stem tops harvested at peak maturity. It is classified under HTS 0704.90.40.24 as fresh or chilled broccoli, excluding sprouting varieties, within the edible brassicas category.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country confirming freedom from pests like cabbage loopers
• Maintain cold chain below 4°C during transit to preserve freshness and avoid reclassification as unfit
• Declare exact variety and weight; mislabeling as sprouting broccoli can trigger audits