Canned Palm Hearts from Germany
Hearts of palm sliced and preserved in brine within tin cans. Classified under HTS 2005.99.97.00 as other preserved vegetables not using vinegar, excluding frozen or heading 2006 products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm no acetic acid used; retain supplier certificates for preservation method
• Ensure net weight declaration accuracy to avoid valuation disputes
• Test for Brix value if juice content is high, potentially affecting juice headings