Fresh Chilean Apricots from Germany
Chile exports counter-seasonal fresh apricots to northern hemisphere markets during US winter. HTS 0809.10.00.00 applies to these high-quality fresh imports from southern hemisphere production.
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
• Leverage Chile-US FTA for preferential duty treatment with proper certificates
• Account for longer transit times from South America in shelf life planning
• Comply with Southern Hemisphere fruit fly protocols and cold treatment requirements