Fresh Chilled Threadfin from Germany
Fresh or chilled whole threadfin (Polydactylus spp.), known for delicate flavor, excluding fillets. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50 for miscellaneous fresh or chilled fish.
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 USDC NMFS permit if wild-caught to track sustainability
• Document water activity to confirm fresh vs dried state at entry
• Bulk shipments often misdeclared; specify consumer packs to hold 0302 rate