Kipper Snacks in Oil from Germany
Boned kippered herring snacks preserved in cottonseed oil in small airtight tins. Falls under HTS 1604.19.32.00 as other fish in oil, despite light smoking if oil-packed.
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
• Differentiate from pure smoked (1604.19.21) by emphasizing oil medium
• Include nutritional labeling compliant with US FDA for retail entry