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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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