Smoked Mussel Appetizer Packs from Germany
Hot-smoked mussel pieces in appetizer trays with light oil dressing, not airtight. HTS 1605.53.60.00 covers these as other prepared mussel products.
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
• Specify 'appetizer portion' sizing to differentiate from bulk foodservice
• Include smokehouse certifications for processing validation
• Test for histamine levels mandatory for smoked shellfish