Frozen Pork Spleen from Germany
Frozen pork spleen, also known as pork melt, is frozen for use in traditional cuisines like Southern fried spleen or blood sausage. It is 'other' frozen swine offal under HTS 0206.49.00.00, encompassing edible organs beyond the named categories.
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
• Ensure supplier provides residue testing results for antibiotics and heavy metals, common in spleen imports
• Classify based on actual temperature; must be below -18°C for frozen status per international standards
• Avoid bulk mixing with other offal types to prevent average classification issues during customs exam