Frozen Steamed Pineapple Wedges from Germany
Pineapple wedges lightly steamed in water then frozen without sugar qualify under HTS 0811.90.50.90 as cooked by steaming/boiling, frozen pineapples, other. Used in premium dessert applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Document steaming process as 'in water only' without preservatives to match chapter note criteria
• Test for residual sulfur dioxide; levels above trace trigger Chapter 0812 provisional preservation
• Bundle with country-specific TRQ documentation if from quota nations like Thailand