Pork Summer Sausage from Germany
A semi-dry fermented sausage made primarily from ground pork meat, seasoned with spices and stuffed into casings. It falls under HTS 1601.00.20.90 as a pork-based sausage product that is not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the pork subheading. This classification applies to ready-to-eat processed pork sausages excluding hams, shoulders, and loins.
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 pork origin complies with USDA APHIS import requirements and obtain veterinary health certificates
• Label products accurately with ingredient lists and country of origin to avoid FDA misbranding issues
• Watch for common pitfalls like insufficient refrigeration documentation during transit