Breaded Fried Oysters from Germany
Breaded and pre-fried oysters, ready for reheating, packed loosely in trays not airtight. They qualify under HTS 1605.51.5000 as other prepared or preserved molluscs, prepared by cooking and coating.
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
• List all ingredients including wheat flour for allergen compliance; mislabeling leads to holds
• Obtain fish/seafood import permit if from high-risk countries
• Avoid classifying as 'ready-to-eat' if requiring further cooking to prevent FSMA violations