Steamed Octopus Poke from Germany
Steamed and cubed octopus mixed with soy and sesame for Hawaiian poke, chilled packed. Under HTS 1605.55.60.00 as other prepared octopus due to steaming and flavoring. Preparation exceeds simple cooking.
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
• Maintain cold chain docs for chilled products; declare soy content for allergens
• Pitfall: Asian-style mixes often reclassified by weight