Bellinghausen Sprats in Vegetable Oil from Germany
Airtight cans of whole brisling or sprats in vegetable oil, neither skinned nor boned, sourced from sustainable fisheries. Classified under HTS 1604.13.20.00 for unminced preserved sprats in oil without processing to remove skin or bones.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include country-of-origin labeling specifying species as sprats or brisling per FDA seafood standards
• Ensure containers meet BPA-free or food-grade airtight specs to comply with import safety regs
• Watch for seasonal quotas on certain aquatic invertebrates under statistical notes