Frozen Oyster Pellet Meal from Germany
Agglomerated pellets of frozen oyster powder, made fit for human consumption as a supplement or soup base. Classified in HTS 0309.90.50.90 as other frozen mollusc products per chapter pellet definition.
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
• Declare binder quantity if any; chapter notes specify small amounts allowed for pellets
• Provide evidence of human fitness (e.g
• no pathogens) to prevent feed reclassification
• Monitor EU/US origin rules; some oyster sources require additional sanitary certificates