Frozen Matteuccia Fiddlehead Greens from Germany
IQF frozen fiddleheads from Matteuccia struthiopteris, blanched and individually quick frozen to preserve texture. Falls under HTS 0710.80.60.00 for frozen fiddlehead greens, other vegetables not reduced in size, fitting the chapter's scope for simply frozen produce.
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
• Label packages clearly as 'frozen fiddlehead greens' with blanching details to match HTS description and avoid customs disputes
• Ensure cold chain integrity during shipping; temperature logs prevent spoilage claims and reclassification as unfit goods