Fresh Chilled Sardinops sagax Pacific Sardines from Germany
Fresh or chilled Pacific sardines (Sardinops sagax), typically caught off the California coast, sold whole for immediate processing or retail. Falls under HTS 0302.43.00.00 specifically for Sardinops spp. in fresh/chilled form, excluding any filleted meat.
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
• Use insulated containers with real-time temperature monitoring to comply with FDA seafood HACCP and preserve chilled classification
• Include commercial invoice specifying exact species (e.g
• Sardinops sagax) and 'fresh/chilled, not frozen' declaration