Chicken Pot Pie from Germany
A frozen ready-to-bake chicken pot pie filled with chunks of cooked chicken, vegetables, and creamy gravy encased in a flaky pastry crust. Classified under HTS 1602.39.0035 as a prepared meal primarily composed of poultry meat from heading 0105, not limited to simple canned products. It qualifies as 'other prepared meals' due to its complete, heat-and-serve format.
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 animal health certificates to avoid detentions
• Label products clearly with ingredient lists, net weight, and 'keep frozen' instructions per FDA food labeling rules
• Avoid misclassification as frozen poultry (0207) by emphasizing the prepared meal status with cooking instructions