Frozen Strawberries with 30% Added Cane Sugar from Germany
Whole frozen strawberries packed in immediate containers holding more than 1.2 liters, containing over 25% by weight cane sugar for preservation and sweetness. These are steamed or boiled before freezing and suitable for desserts or baking. Classified under HTS 0811.10.00.60 due to container size, sugar content exceeding 25%, and strawberry composition.
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
• Verify sugar content via lab analysis to confirm >25% by weight for accurate HTS classification and avoid reclassification
• Ensure immediate containers exceed 1.2 liters capacity; provide container specs in entry documentation
• Comply with FDA prior notice and facility registration for frozen fruits; watch for phytosanitary certificates from origin