Fresh Purple Top Turnips from Germany
Purple top turnips feature a white root with a purple crown, fresh or chilled, commonly used in Southern U.S. cuisine for roasting or boiling. Classified under HTS 0706.10.40.00 as fresh turnips, they are edible roots distinct from preserved or dried forms.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain APHIS import permits for root vegetables to prevent pest introduction; label as 'fresh turnips' to avoid mix-up with beets; inspect for damage during customs to prevent rejection