Pickled Bamboo Shoots from Germany
Sliced bamboo shoots (Dendrocalamus spp.) preserved in vinegar, used in Asian stir-fries. Fits HTS 2001.90.38.00 as other edible plant parts preserved by acetic acid.
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
• Cyanogenic glycoside testing required for FDA entry
• Distinguish from canned (2005.90) by vinegar preservation
• Phytosanitary certs essential from bamboo-growing regions