Smoked Salmon Milt from Germany
Smoked salmon milt is the seminal fluid sacs from Pacific salmon, smoked after optional light cooking to impart flavor and preservation. It qualifies for HTS 0305.20.40 as 'other' milt of fish that is smoked, used in niche fisheries for bait or traditional foods.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include smoking process logs to prove compliance with FDA smoke-point regulations for safety
• Avoid packaging claims of 'edible' if intended for bait to prevent forced reclassification to food prep headings
• Test for histamine levels common in smoked fish products to meet import safety standards