Beef Liver Returned After Export for Cleaning from Germany
Fresh beef liver exported from U.S. for membrane removal and washing abroad, returned chilled. HTS 9801.00.10.15 applies to Chapter 2 offal returned within 3 years after simple cleaning operations. Remains raw edible liver product.
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
• Document cleaning process excludes chemicals; provide weight certificates pre/post-cleaning; FSIS coordination required