Fresh Indian Karela Bitter Melon from Germany
Indian karela, a variety of bitter melon (Momordica charantia), features slender green pods with pronounced ridges, prized for blood sugar benefits in Ayurvedic dishes. Classified under HTS 0709.99.90.05 for fresh or chilled bitter melon as an other vegetable. Typically exported chilled from India or Bangladesh.
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
• Include country-of-origin labels and varietal naming for customs; ensure compliance with USDA import regulations for tropical vegetables
• Avoid bulk packing that mimics preserved goods
• Test for pesticide residues common in Asian exports