Seafood Paella Ready Meal from Germany
Pre-cooked paella with shrimp, mussels, squid, rice, saffron, and peppers in a microwavable tray. Falls under HTS 1604.20.05.10 due to crustaceans/molluscs and ready-to-eat format as a prepared meal.
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
• Include certificates of origin for shellfish to check for Section 609 compliance and country-specific quotas
• Ensure shelf-life labeling and pasteurization records for FDA import alert avoidance
• Document principal ingredient (crustacean/mollusc) to prevent reclassification as rice preparation