Fish Paste with Shrimp from Germany
A savory paste blending ground white fish and shrimp, seasoned for use in spreads or cooking. Classified under HTS 1604.20.10.00 as a prepared fish paste incorporating crustaceans. It qualifies due to its processed, paste-like consistency from fish species.
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
• Include lab analysis or certificates confirming fish as the primary ingredient to stay within Chapter 16
• Check for additives that might trigger food safety filings with FDA prior to import
• Use precise HTS descriptions matching subheading notes linking to Chapter 3 species names