Dried Turtle Meat Strips from Germany
Dried strips from softshell turtle (Trionychidae family) are dehydrated for long-term storage, a delicacy in Chinese medicine and cuisine. Falls under HTS 0210.93.00.00 as dried reptile meat from turtles, preserved without unfit conditions noted in chapter.
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 permit mandatory for most turtle species; provide DNA species verification to prevent illegal trade
• Label moisture content below 15% to confirm 'dried'; include processing records