Frozen Cooked Frog Legs from Germany
Frog legs that have been cooked and then frozen for preservation and easy reheating. Classified under HTS 1602.90.10.00 due to the preparation process making it a preserved meat product.
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
• Provide processing certificates proving cooking occurred prior to freezing to avoid reclassification as frozen raw
• Comply with USDA import requirements for cooked meats, including health certificates from origin country
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient lot traceability, which can delay FDA clearance for preserved products