Fresh Chilled Striped Bass from Germany
Striped bass (Morone saxatilis), often farm-raised in freshwater systems, imported fresh or chilled whole. HTS 0302.89.50.28 applies to this freshwater bass variety, excluding offal or processed pellets as per chapter notes.
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
• Provide aquaculture certification if farm-raised to meet traceability requirements
• Ensure no antibiotics or contaminants via lab testing reports submitted to customs
• Declare weight accurately as whole fish to avoid disputes over net weight