Squid and Pollock Seafood Burger Patties from Germany
Pre-formed frozen patties blending squid, pollock, breadcrumbs, and spices for grilling. HTS 1605.59.05.00 covers these as prepared meals with mollusc (squid) and fish meat (pollock). Retail seafood alternative to beef.
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
• Bread content <30% keeps it in seafood; higher shifts to prepared meats
• Test for species via DNA if pollock/saithe confusion possible
• Mark 'imitation' if texture mimics other proteins