Frozen Head-On Yellowfin Tuna for Sashimi from Germany
Premium frozen whole yellowfin tuna with heads on, destined for sashimi preparation after gutting and filleting. Classified under HTS 0303.42.0040 as head-on frozen yellowfin tuna, as it remains whole fish excluding fillets. Meets chapter exclusions for offal and processed forms.
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
• Provide catch certificates and traceability docs for premium grades; label clearly as 'head-on' to prevent reclassification as headless; watch for moisture content to confirm frozen status per HTS rules