Fresh Octopus Flour from Germany
Finely ground flour made from fresh or chilled octopus meat, specifically processed to be fit for human consumption as a high-protein ingredient in gourmet cooking. Classified under HTS 0309.90.40.90 as flour of molluscs that is live, fresh, or chilled, distinguishing it from frozen or preserved forms in other subheadings.
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 the product is derived from fresh/chilled molluscs and labeled as fit for human consumption to avoid reclassification to dried pellets
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP requirements and provide certificates of origin to meet section 609 provisions if applicable
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper temperature documentation during transit, which could disqualify 'fresh/chilled' status