Eel in Tomato Sauce Can from Germany
Eel chunks simmered in tomato sauce, sealed in airtight cans for preservation. Under HTS 1604.17.10.00 as prepared eels in airtight containers, pieces not minced.
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
• FDA low-acid canned food registration mandatory for sauce-packed products
• Detail sauce composition to confirm not reclassifying as prepared sauce
• Inspect for container corrosion risks during ocean transit