Natural Peanut Butter from Germany
Peanut butter with only peanuts and salt, ground to a smooth consistency for retail sale under U.S. Note 5 provisions. HTS 2008.11.05.00 covers this minimal-ingredient peanut paste within quota limits. Popular for health-conscious consumers.
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
• Provide compositional analysis showing high peanut content to affirm 2008.11 classification
• Refrigeration during transit prevents spoilage, a frequent cause of import rejections
• Check for note 5 quota availability before shipping to avoid surprise duties