Fresh Cardoon Stalks from Germany
Fresh cardoon stalks are thick, fibrous celery-like vegetable stalks from the artichoke family, fresh or chilled. HTS 0709.99.90 applies as other unspecified fresh 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
• Blanch stalks pre-harvest as common practice, but declare processing level
• Recommend string removal tools for importers to prepare for consumption
• Limit import volumes if niche market to manage perishability