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California Grown Pitted Dates from Germany

Pitted dates grown and dried in California, packaged in plastic tubs for retail. Meets HTS 2008.99.2520 criteria as US-prepared but importable equivalents from abroad. Known for consistent quality and sweetness.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

22.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty

Import Tips

Even for US-variety lookalikes, declare foreign origin accurately to avoid 'Made in USA' violations

Comply with California Proposition 65 labeling if lead levels detected

Batch-test for sugar content to confirm no added sweeteners