Pork Tongues in Aspic from Germany
Pork tongues set in aspic jelly are preserved swine offal, braised and gelled for gourmet charcuterie. Under HTS 1602.49.10.00 as other prepared offal of swine, including tongues not hams or mixtures. Aspic preservation qualifies as 'prepared' per chapter definitions.
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 aspic is meat-derived gelatin to stay in Chapter 16, not Chapter 21 mixtures
• Declare net drained weight of offal for accurate duty assessment
• Comply with EU/US equivalence agreements if exporting from approved facilities