Fresh Chilled Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) from Germany
Whole fresh or chilled bluefin tuna from the genus Thunnus, typically caught in the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans, excluding fillets or offal. This premium sashimi-grade fish falls under HTS 0302.39.02.00 as it is 'other' tuna species beyond yellowfin, bigeye, or skipjack, presented whole for high-end markets.
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
• Obtain CITES permits if from overfished stocks like Atlantic bluefin, as required by USFWS for endangered species
• Provide health certificates from exporting country confirming freshness (chilled below 4°C) and absence of contaminants per FDA Seafood HACCP
• Avoid declaring as 'frozen' to prevent reclassification; use insulated containers to maintain chill chain during transit