Pole-Caught Skipjack in Brine from Germany
Pole-caught skipjack tuna in light brine (saline water), airtight cans ≤7kg. HTS 1604.14.22.99 covers this as non-oil tuna under quota 'other'. Brine packing is standard for quality preservation.
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
• Brine qualifies as 'not in oil'; provide salinity specs to distinguish from oil
• Sustainability certs like pole-caught enhance marketability but don't affect HTS