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0303.53.00.00/Frozen Sardinops melanosticta Japanese Sardines/Germany

Frozen Sardinops melanosticta Japanese Sardines from Germany

Whole frozen Japanese pilchards (Sardinops melanosticta) from Pacific stocks, ideal for canning prep. Classified in HTS 0303.53.00.00 for matching Sardinops spp. frozen wholes, not fillets.

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%
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Import Tips

• Certify no antibiotic residues per FDA import alerts for aquaculture-adjacent species

• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets if applicable, but prefer cardboard for seafood

Frozen Sardinops melanosticta Japanese Sardines from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0303.53.00.00