Baby Okra Fresh Pods from Germany
Small, tender baby okra pods, harvested at 2-5 cm length, are milder and less fibrous than mature okra, ideal for salads or quick cooking. Packed in ventilated crates and kept chilled to maintain crispness. Falls under HTS 0709.99.1400 as fresh or chilled okra in the 'other vegetables' category.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use refrigerated containers set to 8°C with 90% humidity; provide invoices specifying 'baby okra' to distinguish from mature varieties; comply with FDA prior notice requirements filed 2-8 hours pre-arrival