Fermented Squid with Garlic from Germany
Whole small squid fermented Korean-style with garlic and chili, preserved in jars as banchan side dish. HTS 1605.54.60 covers this as other prepared squid, a staple in Asian grocery imports. Fermentation acts as preservation method.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit fermentation process validation to prove safety and preservation
• Declare as low-acid canned food requiring FDA registration
• Label allergens prominently (fish, garlic, chili)