Canned Chicken Breast in Water from Germany
Fully cooked and preserved chicken breast meat packed in water, ready for consumption or use in meals. This product falls under HTS 1602.39.00 as it is prepared or preserved poultry meat (from heading 0105 chickens or turkeys) that is not specifically tuna, not chicken liver or mechanically separated meat. It is shelf-stable and commonly used in salads or sandwiches.
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 slaughter/processing certificates to avoid holds
• Label products clearly with country of origin, ingredients, and net weight to meet FDA food labeling standards
• Watch for common pitfalls like misdeclaring as fresh meat (Chapter 02), which incurs different duties and inspections