Fresh Red Rambutan from Germany
Fresh red rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a tropical fruit with spiky red skin, white translucent flesh, and a single seed, commonly imported from Southeast Asia. It falls under HTS 0810.90.4670 as fresh rambutan, distinct from processed or preserved forms. This classification applies to fruit suitable for immediate consumption without further treatment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
2.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fruit is fresh and unprocessed with phytosanitary certificates from origin country; declare exact weight and origin to avoid misclassification as preserved fruit
• Common pitfall: inadequate insect treatment documentation leading to quarantines