Pouched Octopus Alternatives (Cuttlefish) from Germany
Cooked cuttlefish meat, often mislabeled as octopus alternative, preserved in retort pouches. Though cephalopods, classified under HTS 1605.59.60.00 if not fitting specific squid/octopus subheadings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Validate retort processing parameters for low-acid canned food registration
• Differentiate from squid via ink sac removal documentation
• Test for cadmium accumulation typical in cuttlefish