Frozen Sliced Tomatoes from Germany
Tomatoes sliced and frozen flat for easy thawing in burgers and sandwiches. This product qualifies for HTS 0710.80.45.00 seasonal entry July 15-August 31 as frozen other vegetables (tomatoes). Minimal steaming preserves freshness without cooking for consumption.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify slice thickness and freezing method in commercial invoices for accurate valuation
• Maintain -18°C chain of custody logs to prove frozen state upon arrival
• Train staff on HTS seasonal deadlines to prevent erroneous general subheading declarations