Fresh Chilled Cuttlefish Meal from Germany
Coarse meal from fresh cuttlefish, chilled for human consumption in stews or patties. Classified 0309.90.40 as fresh/chilled meal of cephalopod molluscs. Chapter notes confirm human-fit exclusion from 0305-08.
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
• Ink sacs removed pre-processing; residue can trigger adulteration flags
• Batch testing for pathogens required for chilled seafood entry
• Accurate weight declarations prevent statistical note issues