Gala Apples from Germany
Gala apples are a medium-sized, sweet variety with yellow-orange skin striped with red, popular for fresh eating. They fall under HTS 0808.10.00 as fresh apples, harvested and shipped without processing for immediate consumption. This classification covers all varieties of fresh apples in their natural state.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries confirming apples are free from pests like codling moth
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements including cold treatment protocols for certain origins
• Avoid misclassification as processed fruit; ensure apples are fresh and not treated beyond basic post-harvest handling