Frozen Gooseberries Whole from Germany
Whole frozen gooseberries are tart green berries frozen post-harvest, uncooked or boiled in water, under HTS 0811.20.20.40 for gooseberries in the 'other' subheading. They retain their form for use in pies or preserves. May contain added sugar for preservation during freezing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure cold chain documentation from harvest to port to prevent spoilage claims
• Comply with organic certification if labeled as such, per General Statistical Note 6
• Avoid declaring as 'processed' if only frozen; this keeps it in 0811 vs higher-duty chapters