Fresh Chilled Cod Liver from Germany
Fresh or chilled cod livers are edible fish offal classified under HTS 0302.91.40.90 as they fall within 'other livers, roes and milt' excluding fillets. These are typically used for human consumption in dishes like liver pâté or nutritional supplements.
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
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving temperature below 4°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled' and avoid reclassification as frozen
• Provide certificates of origin and health certifications; check for species-specific restrictions under USFDA seafood import rules
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper labeling of 'edible offal' which could lead to duty disputes or rejection at customs