Fresh Chilled Black Sea Bass (Freshwater Variant) from Germany
Freshwater-adapted black sea bass (Centropristis striata), chilled and whole for market. Under 0302.89.50.28 as freshwater bass per trade descriptions, excluding heading 0304 products.
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
• Differentiate freshwater variants in documentation to secure correct subheading
• Test for heavy metals common in bass species per FDA guidelines
• Avoid bulk packing without ventilation to prevent spoilage claims