Cuttlefish Risotto with Whitefish Ready-to-Eat from Germany
Microwavable pouch of creamy risotto made with cuttlefish ink, cuttlefish pieces, and whitefish. HTS 1605.54.05.00 applies as cuttlefish preparation containing fish meat in meal form.
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
• Retain supplier specs confirming cuttlefish as base ingredient with fish additive
• Pouch packaging requires pressure/sterilization process documentation
• Monitor EU export certs for ink usage and heavy metal testing in cuttlefish