Fresh Chilled Smallmouth Bass from Germany
Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu), a popular freshwater game fish, supplied fresh or chilled excluding fillets. Falls under HTS 0302.89.50.28 for other freshwater bass, live, fresh, or chilled, not covered by headings 0305-0308 for processed forms.
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
• Use insulated containers to maintain chill chain; declare exact species to prevent misclassification as other fish
• Obtain import permits if from aquaculture sources and label with country of origin and harvest date
• Avoid common pitfalls like declaring as 'sport fish' without scientific name, leading to delays