Salted Tilapia Fillets in 1kg Brine Jar from Germany
Fresh tilapia fillets (Oreochromis spp.) preserved in brine and packed in immediate glass jars weighing 1kg with contents, suitable for retail sale. This product is salted but not dried or smoked, fitting HTS 0305.64.10.00 due to the specific species and container size under 6.8kg. It excludes flours, meals, or pellets unfit for direct human consumption.
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
• Verify immediate container weight including brine does not exceed 6.8kg to avoid reclassification to other subheadings
• Provide species certification (Oreochromis spp.) and ensure no drying or smoking processes were applied
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for salted fish; watch for common pitfalls like misdeclared net weight