Vinegar-Preserved Artichoke Quarters from Germany
Artichoke hearts quartered and preserved in vinegar brine for easy use in recipes. This qualifies for HTS 2001.90.25.00 as a vegetable (artichokes) prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, not containing oil. Popular in pasta salads and tapas.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'artichokes preserved by acetic acid' to match HTS precisely
• Comply with USDA phytosanitary certificates if sourced from regions with pest concerns
• Avoid common pitfall of under-declaring acidity levels, which can lead to reclassification