Frozen Block Pacific Bluefin Tuna for Sashimi from Germany
Large frozen blocks of Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis) destined for sashimi slicing, gutted but intact. HTS 0303.45.0150 applies to this premium species frozen whole or dressed, excluding processed fillets. Must meet parasite destruction standards.
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 blast-freezing records (-20°F for 7 days) for parasite control per FDA
• Use refrigerated containers with temperature recorders for audit trails
• Declare sushi-grade status but classify based on form, not intended use