Fresh Salad Beetroot from Germany
Salad beetroot refers to small, tender beets harvested young for fresh salad use, distinct from mature beets, fresh or chilled. HTS 0706.90.40 covers it explicitly as 'salad beets (salad beetroot)' among other edible roots. These are eaten raw or lightly cooked in salads.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Comply with USDA grading standards if marketed as premium; avoid mixing with mature beets to prevent misclassification
• Use refrigerated transport to maintain chill status