Halved Nectarines in Fruit Juice from Germany
Halved fresh nectarines preserved in their own juice or mixed fruit juice, low-sugar option in tin cans. This qualifies for HTS 2008.70.20 as 'other peaches' (nectarines included), prepared fruit with minimal added sweetening, not homogenized or juiced per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
27%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'nectarines' explicitly if not mixed; retain grower certificates for varietal authenticity
• FDA registration and prior notice mandatory; test for pesticide residues common in stone fruit
• Avoid declaring as 'peach nectar' to prevent shift to juice headings