Chicken Pot Pie in Can from Germany
A fully prepared meal consisting of shredded chicken, vegetables, and gravy encased in a flaky pastry crust, sealed in an airtight metal can. It falls under HTS 1602.39.0015 as a prepared meal of poultry meat in an airtight container, ready for heating and consumption.
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 poultry origin complies with USDA import regulations and provide health certificates to avoid holds
• Label cans with accurate ingredient lists, nutrition facts, and 'best by' dates per FDA standards
• Avoid misclassification as soups by ensuring the product is a complete meal, not a liquid base