Reinforced Wooden Lettuce Field Crates from Germany
Reinforced slat crates for lettuce harvesting, designed to withstand field moisture with galvanized metal straps. HTS 4415.10.60.00 covers these vegetable harvesting containers despite minor metal elements.
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
• Quantify wood content (>50%) to prevent metal article misclassification
• Pre-treat for rot resistance with EPA-approved compounds only
• Use GPS-tracked shipments for traceability in food safety audits