Chilled Dugong Meat from Germany
Chilled meat from dugongs (Sirenia order), a sea cow species found in Indo-Pacific waters, imported under rare conservation permits. HTS 0208.40.01.00 specifically includes Sirenia mammals' fresh, chilled, or frozen meat. Must be edible and not covered by exclusions like blood or guts.
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
• CITES permits mandatory; provide proof of sustainable harvest
• Ensure no mixing with offal to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: Lack of country-of-origin traceability