Chopped Dried Spinach from Germany
Dried spinach chopped into uniform pieces for easy incorporation into stuffings, pasta, or rice dishes. Falls under HTS 0712.90.85.40 as cut or sliced dried spinach, whole but not further prepared.
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
• Document the drying process to prove no chemical treatments beyond dehydration
• Comply with APHIS import permits if from certain origins due to pest risks in dried greens
• Specify 'not for immediate consumption' if borderline with preservation status