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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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