Fresh Chilled Gutted Monkfish from Germany
Gutted fresh or chilled monkfish (Lophius spp.) with entrails removed but head and tail intact, prepared for market sale. Falls under HTS 0302.89.50.67 as it remains whole fish, not fillets or separated meat of heading 0304.
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
• Provide detailed processing records showing only gutting occurred to prevent misclassification as headed or tailed fish
• Include health certificates confirming no chemical treatments or additives, as per FDA seafood import requirements
• Label clearly as 'gutted whole monkfish' to distinguish from fillets during customs inspection