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
9903.03.0110%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
• 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