Frozen Whole Bluefin Tuna Steaks Precursor from Germany
Frozen whole Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) intended for steak portioning, preserved whole without separation into steaks or fillets. Falls under HTS 0303.45.0110 as frozen Thunnus thynnus excluding fish meat of 0304. Popular in Japanese and Mediterranean markets.
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 ISPM-15 certified wooden pallets for shipping to meet phytosanitary standards
• Declare exact weight and species in entry summary to match statistical reporting requirements
• Beware of re-export rules if transshipped through quota-restricted countries