Fresh Chilled Capelin Smelt from Germany
Capelin (Mallotus villosus), a type of smelt abundant in North Atlantic and Pacific waters, imported fresh or chilled whole for food markets. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.37 as other fresh/chilled smelts, not filleted and excluding offal. Often used in sushi or fried preparations.
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
• Provide detailed packing lists specifying whole fish count/weight and ice/packing method to demonstrate 'fresh or chilled' status
• Comply with US seafood import monitoring if from regulated fisheries; check NOAA for IUU (illegal, unreported, uncaught) restrictions
• Label shipments with country of origin and harvest date to facilitate FDA inspection and prevent holds at port