Shrimp Crab and Cod Fish Cakes from Germany
Pre-formed patties combining crab meat, shrimp, cod fish, potatoes, and spices, intended as a complete prepared meal. Classified under HTS 1605.10.05 due to its crustacean base (crab and shrimp) incorporating fish meat (cod), fitting the 'products containing fish meat; prepared meals' category.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label products clearly with fish and crustacean content to meet country-of-origin marking and allergen disclosure rules
• Obtain prior FDA approval for aquaculture-sourced shrimp or crab to prevent import holds
• Watch for common pitfalls like undervaluation due to mixed species; declare full processing costs