Mussel and Tuna Stuffed Peppers from Germany
Pre-cooked bell peppers filled with mussels, tuna flakes, rice, and tomato sauce, packaged for microwave heating. This prepared meal qualifies for HTS 1605.59.05.00 as it contains molluscs (mussels) and fish meat (tuna). Common in Mediterranean frozen entrees.
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
• Document exact fish meat percentage via supplier specs to justify mollusc heading over fish
• Include EU/foreign health certificates for bivalve molluscs like mussels
• Test for histamine levels in tuna components to meet FDA seafood safety standards