Shelf-Stable Chicken Meatballs in BBQ Sauce from Germany
Pre-cooked chicken meatballs preserved in barbecue sauce within cans or pouches. HTS 1602.39.00.45 covers this as other prepared poultry meat products.
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
• Ensure sauce acidity levels meet low-acid canned food standards
• Document heat processing parameters for CBP/FDA audits
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior for ocean shipments