Orache Spinach Bunch from Germany
Orache spinach (Atriplex hortensis) provides mild, spinach-like leaves often bunched for market sale, fresh or chilled. HTS 0709.70.00 explicitly includes 'orache spinach (garden spinach)' as fresh vegetables.
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
• Bundle intact with roots if possible to demonstrate freshness and reduce waste during customs inspection
• Check for organic certification if claimed, referencing General Statistical Note 6 standards
• Avoid trimming that could make it appear processed, risking reclassification