Frozen Atlantic Halibut for Sushi Grade from Germany
Super-frozen Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) at -60°C or below, whole or headed/gutted, meeting sushi-grade parasite destruction standards. Classified in HTS 0303.31.00.10 as frozen flatfish, not fillets. Used in raw fish preparations.
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 parasite destruction validation records for FDA prior notice; species-specific labeling mandatory
• Avoid block-freezing if intending sashimi cuts to stay out of fillet codes