Frozen Chicken Drumettes from Germany
Frozen chicken drumettes are the meaty upper wing portions cut from chicken wings, popular for appetizers. Classified under HTS 0207.14.00.40 as 'other' frozen chicken cuts and offal, excluding legs, thighs, or breasts. They are imported in bulk for foodservice or retail repackaging.
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 product temperature logs below -18°C upon arrival to meet FSIS frozen meat standards
• Declare exact cut type on entry docs; drumettes misdeclared as full wings can trigger reclassification
• Comply with APHIS residue testing for antibiotics/pesticides in origin countries