Chilled Nile Perch Loins from Germany
Backbone-removed loins from fresh Nile perch, skin-on and chilled, maintaining whole-fish integrity. Under HTS 0302.79.5025 as other Nile perch forms, not qualifying as 'fillets' per HTS notes. Used in high-end sushi or grilling.
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
• Photos or diagrams in docs showing loin cuts from whole fish help CBP verify non-0304 status
• Test for histamine levels due to warm-water species risk; levels over 50ppm cause rejections
• Avoid vacuum-packing if it implies preservation, sticking to simple iced packing