Probiotic Sauerkraut Pouches from Germany
Probiotic sauerkraut in flexible pouches emphasizes live Lactobacillus cultures from natural fermentation, not vinegar-preserved. HTS 2005.99.30.00 covers this as sauerkraut, a prepared non-frozen vegetable suitable for retail health food markets. Pouches allow easy portioning.
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
• Include CFU (colony forming units) test results to substantiate probiotic claims without drug classification
• Use oxygen-barrier pouches; validate with migration studies for FDA indirect food additive rules