Fresh Cardoons from Germany
Fresh cardoons are celery-like stalks from thistle plants, imported chilled for Mediterranean dishes. HTS 0709.99.90.85 covers them as unspecified fresh or chilled vegetables. Fibrous and need parboiling.
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
• Provide varietal info as they resemble artichokes; use cold chain logistics at 0°C; declare as fresh to distinguish from preserved