Cuttlefish Pellet Flour from Germany
Ground pellets of cuttlefish, a cephalopod mollusc, processed into flour for human dietary supplements. Classified in HTS 0309.90.60.00 as other mollusc flour, adhering to chapter pellet definition but fit for eating.
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
• Confirm no excessive binders per chapter notes; small quantities allowed but must declare
• Use ISF filings early due to seafood scrutiny; include protein content specs
• Avoid pitfall of pellet mislabeling—ensure final product is flour, not intact pellets