Smoked Python Fillets from Germany
Smoked fillets from Burmese python (Python bivittatus) are dried and smoked for preservation, popular in Asian and gourmet markets. Classified under HTS 0210.93.00.00 as smoked reptile meat from snakes, distinct from fresh or canned forms.
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
• Secure CITES export permit from origin country as pythons are Appendix II species; pair with USFWS import declaration
• Provide lab tests for pathogens and heavy metals common in wild-caught reptiles; label as 'smoked' to match HTS
• Avoid common error of declaring as 'dried' only—specify smoking process; ensure packaging prevents moisture to maintain classification