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Baby New Potatoes in Brine from Germany

Small baby potatoes harvested early, cooked whole, and packed in brine for extended shelf life without vinegar. HTS 2005.20.00 covers these as preserved potatoes not by vinegar or freezing. Popular in European-style salads and sides.

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

• Specify 'new potatoes' on invoices with harvest timing to justify premium pricing and classification

• Adhere to maximum container sizes for retail to avoid bulk industrial tariffs

• Test brine salinity to ensure it doesn't mimic vinegar profiles during lab checks