Chilled Whole Herring for Sushi Grade from Germany
Premium sushi-grade whole herrings (Clupea harengus), flash-chilled post-harvest to preserve freshness for raw consumption in Japanese cuisine. HTS 0302.41.00.00 applies to these fresh or chilled specimens excluding any filleting.
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
• Provide parasite destruction certification (e.g
• freezing history if applicable) for raw consumption under FDA rules
• Use insulated containers with data loggers; temperature excursions common pitfall leading to rejection
• Species verification via DNA testing recommended for high-value sushi imports to confirm Clupea spp