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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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