Slatted Wooden Grape Picking Lugs from Germany
Lightweight slatted wooden lugs used by vineyard workers to pick and carry grapes during harvest, with handles and ventilation gaps to prevent spoilage. Classified under HTS 4415.10.60.00 due to their specialized design for direct fruit harvesting in agricultural settings.
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 harvest-use affidavits from manufacturer to distinguish from general crates during customs review
• Check for mold or fungus treatments on wood, as agricultural inspectors scrutinize fruit-contact materials
• Bundle in quantities matching standard pallet loads to optimize shipping and avoid excess dunnage charges