Headed and Gutted Coalfish Chilled from Germany
Coalfish (Pollachius virens) processed by removing head and guts, then chilled, but backbone intact as whole fish. HTS 0302.53.00.00 applies to such minimally processed fresh/chilled Gadidae fish.
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
• Photograph processing stages to prove 'H&G' doesn't equate to filleting
• Monitor for moisture loss during chill to stay under frozen threshold
• Declare weight accurately post-processing for duty calculations