Fresh Chilled Largemouth Bass from Germany

Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), a freshwater fish species native to North America, imported fresh or chilled whole. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.28 as fresh-water bass, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, and not processed into flours, meals, or pellets.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify fish is fresh or chilled (not frozen) and whole (not filleted) to qualify under 0302; provide temperature logs during transport

Include species identification certificates and comply with FDA seafood HACCP and section 609 if applicable to avoid penalties

Check for country-specific restrictions on invasive species like largemouth bass and ensure proper customs declaration