New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Lobster Mac and Cheese with Cod from Germany

Prepared frozen macaroni and cheese incorporating lobster chunks and cod pieces (fish meat), classified in HTS 1605.30.0590 for lobster products containing fish meat as prepared meals. The combination makes it an 'other' preserved aquatic product.

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 clearly with lobster and fish meat percentages to prevent reclassification during customs exam

• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all seafood meals to expedite border clearance

• Watch for common pitfall of undervaluing based on retail packaging; use transaction value properly