Spicy Chili Crab Paste from Germany
Crab meat ground with chilies and fermented beans into sambal-style paste, preserved in pouches. Classified under HTS 1605.10.60 for other prepared crab pastes.
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
• Chile heat unit documentation for food safety
• Ferment vs paste distinction affects perishability rules
• Asian origin scrutiny for spice authenticity