Bulk Couscous for Food Service from Germany
Large 25kg bags of plain couscous for restaurant and institutional use. HTS 1902.40.00.00 applies to bulk packaging of unprepared couscous.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use food-grade liners in bulk bags to meet FDA contact material rules
• Declare exact net weight per bag for accurate duty calculation
• Obtain fumigation certificate for wooden pallets in bulk shipments