Headless Scaled Sablefish in 3kg Vacuum Pack from Germany
Fresh or chilled sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) with heads removed but scaled, viscera processed, in 3 kg vacuum-sealed immediate containers. Classifies to HTS 0302.89.11.20 as permitted processing for sablefish small packs, excluding pure fillets. Used in gourmet retail.
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
• Vacuum packing is fine if not altering state; declare as 'headless scaled' to match description
• Partner with accredited labs for species verification via DNA if disputed at entry
• Monitor for IUU (illegal fishing) regulations under NOAA; sablefish requires catch docs