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
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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