Canned Pork Luncheon Meat from Germany
Fully cooked canned loaf made from pork shoulder and ham, sliced for sandwiches, preserved without additional casing. Classified under HTS 1601.00.60.60 as a sausage-like product of meat in canned form, similar to spam-style preparations.
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
• Obtain prior FDA approval for low-acid canned foods and ensure pH and thermal processing records are available
• Label with accurate pork species and fat content to meet FSIS import requirements
• Avoid misdeclaration of packing liquid as 'oil' vs 'broth' to prevent duty adjustments