Dried Whole Tamarinds from Germany
Whole tamarind pods that have been dried to preserve them, featuring their characteristic brown pod exterior with sticky pulp inside containing seeds. Classified under HTS 0813.40.80.00 as dried tamarinds, other than those in headings 0801-0806, in their natural pod form without further processing.
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
• Verify moisture content below 15% to confirm 'dried' status and avoid reclassification as fresh fruit under Chapter 08
• Require phytosanitary certificates proving fumigation treatment to meet USDA import requirements for dried fruits
• Label packages with country of origin and 'dried tamarinds' to comply with FDA food labeling standards