Frozen Sliced Strawberries in Beet Sugar Syrup from Germany
Sliced strawberries frozen after boiling in water with added beet sugar exceeding 25% by weight, packed in large >1.2L plastic pails for foodservice use. The high sugar acts as a natural preservative during frozen storage. Fits HTS 0811.10.00.60 for container size and sugar concentration in strawberry products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document beet sugar sourcing and percentage; dry weight analysis prevents misclassification to lower sugar codes
• Label containers clearly with net weight and volume to prove >1.2L immediate packing during customs exam
• Avoid common pitfall of ethylene oxide residue; test for fumigation treatments common in strawberry exports