Canned Luncheon Meat from Germany
Canned luncheon meat is a spiced, emulsified blend of pork and other meats, steam-cooked in tins for shelf stability. It is included in HTS 1602.90.91.60 for other canned prepared meats not fitting specific pork or bovine categories.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label with accurate species breakdown (e.g
• pork shoulder, beef trimmings) for FSIS inspection
• Submit prior notice to FDA via ACE system at least 2 hours before arrival
• Avoid common pitfall of under-declaring shelf life, which can trigger re-export