Canned Chicken Noodle Soup from Germany
A complete soup meal featuring chicken pieces, noodles, and vegetables in broth, packed in an airtight tin can for long-term storage. Falls under HTS 1602.32.0010 due to being a ready-to-heat chicken-based prepared meal in an airtight container.
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
• Label with clear country of origin and poultry source to comply with USDA import regulations for processed chicken
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient vacuum sealing evidence, which could lead to duty reassessment
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'prepared meal' status to differentiate from soups under vegetable chapters