Frozen Atlantic Herring Whole from Germany
Whole frozen Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) caught in the North Atlantic, preserved by freezing to below -18°C. This product falls under HTS 0303.51.00.00 as it is specifically frozen herrings of the named species, excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with seafood HACCP regulations for frozen fish imports
• Provide certificates of origin and species verification to confirm Clupea harengus or pallasii; misidentification leads to seizures
• Verify blocks are not processed into fillets, as that shifts to 0304; common pitfall in bulk shipments