Hardened Cellulosic Casings for Frankfurter Sausages from Germany
Thin-walled, seamless cellulosic plastic casings hardened for high-speed stuffing machines in frankfurter production, allowing peelability post-cooking. HTS 3917.10.1000 applies as they are artificial guts of cellulosic materials used specifically in sausage encasing. Polymer content adheres to chapter notes for cellulosic designation.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'cellulosic sausage casings' with test reports to distinguish from synthetic under CBP scrutiny
• Check for attached fittings; only those qualify for special Free (C) rate per heading 3917 US note
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'food packaging' broadly, which could shift to 3923; specify artificial gut function