0302.89.50.37/Fresh Chilled Capelin Smelt/Germany

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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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