Fresh Summer Black Truffles from Germany
Seasonal fresh summer truffles (Tuber aestivum) with mild garlicky flavor, smaller than winter varieties. HTS 0709.59.11.00 covers these fresh or chilled European imports for gourmet markets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Import during summer window (May-Oct) for lowest duties; off-season may trigger scrutiny
• Provide harvest date on invoices to prove freshness (harvested <7 days prior ideal)
• Test for contaminants; EU MRLs for pesticides apply even to wild-harvested