Fresh Whole Sablefish from Germany
Whole sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) caught fresh or chilled, excluding any fillets or processed meat, typically weighing 2-5 kg per fish. This product falls under HTS 0302.89.50.52 as it is fresh or chilled sablefish, live, fresh or chilled, not filleted or further processed, and not classified as edible offal. It is commonly imported for high-end sushi and grilling markets.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure chain-of-custody documentation for traceability; verify fish is chilled below 4°C to avoid spoilage claims at customs
• Common pitfall: misdeclaration as frozen shifts to HTS Chapter 03 heading 0303