Glazed Frozen Pacific Halibut Blocks from Germany
Frozen blocks of Pacific halibut whole fish with protective ice glaze (max 15% weight). HTS 0303.31.00.20 classification for frozen Hippoglossus stenolepis flatfish. Used in institutional foodservice.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare net weight excluding glaze; excess ice triggers weight disputes
• FDA requires pathogen testing for frozen blocks over certain sizes
• Use block coding systems for lot traceability in recalls