Whole Lychees in Natural Juice from Germany
Intact lychees preserved in their own natural juice, no added sugar, in plastic pouches. HTS 2008.99.35.00 covers lychees prepared this way, not as juice per Chapter 2009 note. Suited 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
• Document 'natural juice' composition to avoid juice heading reclassification
• Comply with country-specific quotas if from Thailand or Vietnam
• Retail pouch size under 1kg prevents bulk industrial classification