Fresh Bigeye Tuna Whole Fish from Germany
Whole fresh or chilled bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) caught in the Pacific Ocean, typically weighing 20-50 kg, delivered to ports for immediate processing or sale. Classified under HTS 0302.34.00.00 as fresh or chilled bigeye tunas, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304. Excludes any edible offal which falls under subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
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 fresh or chilled (not frozen) via temperature logs and inspection certificates to avoid reclassification to HTS 0303
• Ensure traceability documentation for species identification as Thunnus obesus
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations