Frozen Sockeye Salmon Gilled and Gutted from Germany
Frozen sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, akin to masou/rhodurus variants) gilled and gutted, maintained as whole fish. Classifies under HTS 0303.12.00.62 for other Pacific salmon frozen. Prized for red flesh in burgers and steaks.
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 HACCP plan summary for seafood processors; FDA audits common for salmon imports
• Label net weight accurately excluding glaze/ice to avoid duty overpayments
• Beware of mislabeling as trout, which could shift to other salmonidae codes