Mackerel Cakes in Olive Oil from Germany
Prepared mackerel fish cakes preserved in olive oil, often seasoned with herbs. Under HTS 1604.20.15.00 for fish cakes in oil.
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
• Label with country of catch to comply with seafood import monitoring program (SIMP)
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification by specifying retail-ready cans
• Confirm oil content exceeds 10% to justify 'in oil' subheading