Fresh Vietnamese Bitter Gourd from Germany
Vietnamese bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), slender and intensely bitter, essential for pho and salads, supplied fresh or chilled. HTS 0709.99.90.05 covers this as specified bitter melon. High demand in diaspora communities.
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
• Adhere to Vietnam-specific phytosanitary protocols; label in English/Spanish
• Pitfall: excess moisture causing mold disputes at entry