Canned Turkey Paste from Germany
Paste made from ground turkey meat, preserved in cans with binders and flavorings for spreads. It qualifies for HTS 1602.90.91 as other preserved poultry meat products not covered by specific subheadings.
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
• Obtain APHIS certification if from countries with poultry disease concerns; check for avian influenza restrictions
• Document heat processing logs to prove commercial sterility and avoid live pathogen claims
• Avoid classifying as soup (2104) by ensuring meat content over 50% and no liquid base