Italian Pork Sausage Links from Germany
Fresh-style pork sausages flavored with fennel, garlic, and spices, typically sold in linked casings. Classified under HTS 1601.00.20 as pork-based sausages, even if uncooked, due to their processed sausage form. Excludes fresh cuts or ground pork.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide FSIS import permits and ensure pathogen testing for Salmonella and Trichinella
• Document casing material and meat ratio to prevent reclassification as ground meat
• Check for additives; exceeding blood content may trigger different subheadings