Industrial Jam Strawberries for Processing from Germany
Bulk loose strawberries in sub-2lb plastic flats grown for jam and preserve manufacturing. Meets cannery/freezer/juice strawberry criteria in statistical note 3, shipped for provisional processing rather than retail. HTS 0810.10.4060 covers these off-season processing imports.
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
• Maintain chain of custody documentation showing direct shipment to processing facilities
• Label shipments clearly as 'for processing only - not for fresh consumption' to aid CBP review
• Test random flat weights pre-shipment; common pitfall is exceeding net weight limit