Chilled Albacore Tuna Head-On Gutted from Germany
Head-on, gutted albacore tuna chilled on ice for premium sashimi preparation, maintaining freshness for Japanese export markets. Fits HTS 0302.31.00.00 as it's fresh/chilled Thunnus alalunga, not filleted or made into offal. Minimal processing preserves whole fish status.
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
• Provide gutting certificates and chain-of-custody docs proving no freezing; label clearly as 'chilled albacore'
• Pitfall: exceeding 48 hours post-catch chill time risks frozen reclassification