Fresh Mangrove Snapper from Germany
Whole mangrove snapper (Lutjanus griseus) fresh from Caribbean reefs, chilled immediately post-harvest to preserve quality, not filleted or processed. Specifically classified in 0302.89.50.58 as chilled snapper of Lutjanidae family, excluding offal or fillets.
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
• Use insulated containers with ice; document cooling process to differentiate from frozen imports
• Provide NOAA fishery certificates if from regulated US waters; avoid pitfalls like undeclared antibiotics
• Label with exact species to prevent blending with other reef fish under broader 0302.89 categories