Frozen Cooked Cuttlefish Rings from Germany
Cuttlefish cut into rings, boiled or steamed, then quick-frozen for preservation and easy preparation. Classified under HTS 1605.54.60.10 as other prepared or preserved cuttlefish, excluding fresh or live forms.
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
• Provide processing records showing cooking step to distinguish from frozen raw under Chapter 3
• Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines, as cooked seafood is prone to scombrotoxin formation
• Use IQF packaging to prevent clumping, which can affect weight declaration accuracy at entry