New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Frozen Chayote Slices from Germany

Frozen chayote (mirleton) slices are peeled, sliced, blanched, and frozen without preservation acids. HTS 2004.90.85 covers this tropical squash as other frozen vegetable. Mild flavor for versatile cooking.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

11.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm botanical classification as cucurbit to avoid fruit confusion

• Document seed removal process for preparation verification

• Tropical origin may require additional fumigation certificates