Honeycrisp Apples from Germany
Honeycrisp apples feature explosive crispness, balanced sweet-tart flavor, and red-blushed skin. Under HTS 0808.10.00 as premium fresh apples for direct consumer markets. High demand requires premium packaging and rapid distribution.
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
• Secure irradiation treatment approval for high-risk origins to eliminate quarantine pests
• Use RFID tracking for high-value shipments to monitor temperature deviations
• Budget for higher freight costs due to controlled atmosphere containers preserving crispness