Salted Capelin in Plastic Pail from Germany
Small whole capelin fish salted and packed in brine in plastic pails totaling ≤6.8 kg, unsmoked and undried. Fits HTS 0305.69.50.01 for other salted/brined fish in qualifying small immediate containers, excluding chapter-noted pellets.
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
• Use food-grade plastic pails certified for seafood to pass FDA import inspection
• Document brine composition (saltwater only) to distinguish from pickled products
• Batch-test for moisture content to confirm not dried, avoiding 0305.5 classification