Frozen Summer Flounder Whole Fish from Germany
Whole frozen summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus), a Northeast Atlantic flatfish, preserved by freezing without filleting. Classified in HTS 0303.39.0110 as other flounder, distinct from heading 0304 fillets and excluding offal subheadings per hierarchy. Commonly imported for ethnic markets and restaurants.
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
• Use FDA prior notice for seafood imports and HACCP plans; declare net weight accurately excluding glaze/ice; monitor for IUU fishing regulations with catch certificates