Canned Lobster Bisque Soup from Germany
A creamy soup made with lobster meat, fish stock, cream, and vegetables, sealed in airtight cans for preservation. It qualifies under HTS 1605.30.05.10 as a prepared meal containing lobster and fish meat in airtight containers. The combination of lobster and fish components meets the criteria for products containing fish meat.
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
• Verify the product contains both lobster and fish meat to justify classification under 1605.30.05.10; pure lobster products go to 1605.30.0515
• Provide lab analysis or ingredient breakdown to confirm composition and avoid reclassification during customs review
• Ensure airtight containers meet food safety standards like FDA requirements for low-acid canned foods to prevent import holds