Katsuo Katsubushi Canned in Oil from Germany
Canned lightly smoked bonito (katsuo) flakes or pieces in oil, airtight-packed for extended shelf life and culinary use in Japanese cuisine. Classified under HTS 1604.19.25.00 for bonito in oil, airtight containers, as whole pieces not minced.
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
• Provide processing details (smoking, flaking) on entry docs to avoid reclassification as dried bonito under Chapter 3
• Ensure airtight container certification; pitfall is using non-hermetic seals leading to duty disputes
• Comply with FDA prior notice for seafood and check for Section 609 restrictions if applicable