Fresh Bamboo Shoots from Germany
Fresh bamboo shoots are young edible shoots from bamboo plants, supplied fresh or chilled for Asian cuisine. HTS 0709.99.90 captures them as other fresh or chilled vegetables.
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
• Peel outer sheaths before import to meet food safety standards
• Declare cyanide content testing if required by destination country
• Use quick-chill methods post-harvest to extend shelf life