Lobster Fish Chowder from Germany
Creamy chowder made with lobster chunks, white fish like cod, potatoes, and cream, ready for heating. Falls under HTS 1605.30.05 because it is a prepared meal incorporating lobster meat and fish meat. The combination distinguishes it from single-species preparations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice detailing fish and lobster species ratios to support classification
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for all prepared seafood meals to prevent CBP holds
• Watch for misclassification as soup under 2104 if broth-heavy; emphasize solid meat content