Smoked Lobster Flakes from Germany
Flaked lobster meat smoked for preservation and flavor, vacuum-packed in non-airtight plastic trays. Falls under HTS 1605.30.1090 as 'other' prepared or preserved lobster, using smoking as a preservation method. Ideal for gourmet salads or appetizers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify smoking process complies with USDA/FSIS if claiming 'smoked' to avoid misleading labels
• Test for histamine levels, common in smoked seafood, to pass FDA import alerts
• Declare exact preservation method on entry to prevent reclassification as fresh