Dried Smoked Cuttlefish Strips from Germany
Thin strips of cuttlefish smoked and air-dried into jerky-like snacks popular in Asia. HTS 1605.54.60.10 applies to these prepared and preserved cuttlefish 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
• Measure moisture content under 20% to confirm preservation status vs. simply dried
• Obtain halal/kosher certs if marketed as such, as CBP checks authenticity
• Package in nitrogen-flushed bags to maintain dryness during ocean transit