Jars of Preserved Jellyfish from Germany
Strips or whole jellyfish (Cnidaria phylum, Scyphozoa class) are desalted, cooked, and preserved in salt or seasonings in glass jars for culinary use. Classified under HTS 1605.69.00.00 as prepared 'other aquatic invertebrates,' excluding common crustaceans and molluscs.
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
• Include lab tests confirming low histamine levels, as FDA regulates preserved invertebrates for safety
• Declare exact preparation process (e.g
• boiled in brine) to justify Chapter 16 classification over fresh forms
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as 'for further processing' which could trigger Chapter 3 rates