Persian Fresh Lemons from Germany
Large, seedless Persian lemons (Citrus latifolia) imported fresh, popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. Classified under HTS 0805.50.20 as lemons despite occasional 'Bearss lime' confusion. Thick rind ideal for preserving.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide varietal certificates for botanical classification
• Monitor country-of-origin marking requirements
• Consider refrigerated containers for long-haul shipments