Fresh Chilled Australian Bass from Germany
Australian bass (Macquaria novemaculeata), a freshwater-estuary fish imported chilled whole. HTS 0302.89.50.28 covers this as freshwater bass, fresh or chilled, not fitting flours or pellets definitions.
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
• Confirm freshwater habitat origin to avoid saltwater reclassification
• Secure CITES permits if endangered populations are involved
• Package in leak-proof boxes with ice packs for border integrity