Brined Potato Salad Base from Germany
Pre-cooked potato pieces in brine, minimally seasoned, packed for retail as a base for homemade salads without mayo. Under HTS 2005.20.00 as simply preserved potatoes, not further mixed. Allows consumers to customize.
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
• Limit seasonings to non-seasoning additives per notes to stay out of homogenized categories
• Ensure no visible homogenization; chunky texture supports 2005.20 classification
• Register facility with FDA if processing involves heat treatment