Salmon Patties in Vegetable Oil from Germany
Canned salmon patties preserved in vegetable oil, made from minced salmon and binders. Classified under HTS 1604.20.15.00 due to being fish cakes specifically packed 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
• Include detailed ingredient lists and oil type on labels to meet FDA prior notice requirements for preserved seafood
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp binders are used in the patties
• Document manufacturing process to prove it's a formed cake, preventing reclassification as minced fish paste