Whole Chilled Saithe Coalfish from Germany
Saithe, the common European name for coalfish (Pollachius virens), imported whole and chilled from Norwegian fisheries. HTS 0302.53.00.00 covers this Gadidae species in fresh or chilled form, excluding fillets.
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 'saithe' synonym on invoices but specify scientific name for CBP clarity
• Secure veterinary health certificates from origin country for EU-caught fish
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial use, risking end-use reclassification