Fresh Chilled Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) from Germany
Whole fresh or chilled common carp (Cyprinus carpio), a popular freshwater fish native to Europe and Asia, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304. This product falls under HTS 0302.73.5010 as 'other' carp species within the specified genera, suitable for direct human consumption. It is typically imported gutted or ungutted for retail or foodservice.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific names and obtain certificates of origin to confirm Cyprinus spp. classification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP requirements and ensure temperature logs for chilled shipments to avoid spoilage claims
• Avoid misclassification as fillets by importing whole fish only; check for edibility offal exclusion under 0302.91