Fresh Albacore Tuna Whole Fish from Germany
Whole fresh albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) caught and chilled immediately after harvest, sold by the piece for high-end sushi markets. Classified under HTS 0302.31.00.00 as fresh or chilled albacore tuna, excluding fillets or offal. Not processed into meals, pellets, or frozen forms.
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
• Verify fish is chilled below 4°C with temperature logs to qualify as 'fresh or chilled'; obtain species certification from supplier to confirm Thunnus alalunga
• Common pitfall: improper documentation leading to reclassification as frozen under 0303