Pork Sausage Meat Returned After Grinding from Germany
Bulk pork trimmings exported from U.S. for fine grinding abroad into sausage emulsion, returned uncooked and frozen. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.15 as Chapter 2 meat returned within 3 years post-grinding only. No casing, seasoning, or cooking performed overseas.
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 grind size specifications in processing records; affirm no seasonings added; coordinate with FSIS for re-entry inspection protocols