Lightly Seasoned Tuna in Water from Germany
Tuna with minimal salt seasoning in water, small airtight containers <7kg. While flavored, base is water-packed tuna qualifying for 1604.14.22.99 'other' non-oil quota. Minimal additives keep it in pieces form.
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
• List all seasonings on label; ensure < certain % to avoid 'prepared' reclass
• Quota documentation must aggregate all tuna forms, not just plain
• Test for oil content post-seasoning to confirm non-oil status