Frozen Whole Tilapia for Industrial Processing from Germany
Frozen unprocessed whole tilapia (Oreochromis spp.), including heads and viscera, destined for industrial filleting. HTS 0303.23.00.00 covers frozen tilapia excluding 0304 fillets. Bulk imports for foodservice and canning.
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 end-use certificate if claiming industrial processing exemptions; adhere to Lacey Act declarations for species and harvest details
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as fillets prematurely