Fresh Chilled Powan Whitefish from Germany
Powan (Coregonus lavaretus), a European freshwater whitefish, imported fresh or chilled whole. Classified in HTS 0302.89.50.31 as other freshwater whitefish, not fillets or offal.
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
• Verify EU export health certificates align with FDA import alerts for aquaculture vs wild-caught
• Use insulated containers with ice packs; document internal temps to confirm chilled status
• Avoid bulk packaging that allows thawing/refreezing, leading to quality rejection