Light Tuna Flakes in Oil from Germany
Light tuna reduced to flakes but not minced, packed in oil in airtight cans. Borderline but classifies under HTS 1604.14.10 as pieces, not minced, in oil airtight.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove 'not minced' with particle size analysis if challenged
• Flake packs common for salads—avoid set classification
• FDA net weight incl. oil mandatory