Chilean Sea Bass Whole Fresh Chilled from Germany
Whole fresh or chilled Chilean sea bass (Dissostichus eleginoides), gutted and gilled, marketed as Patagonian toothfish. Falls under HTS 0302.83.00.00 for fresh/chilled toothfish excluding fillets or offal of 0304. High-value fish prized in fine dining for its rich, flaky white flesh.
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
• Comply with US seafood import monitoring under Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP); label with scientific name Dissostichus to confirm species
• Avoid temperature excursions above 4°C to maintain 'chilled' status