0303.53.00.00/Frozen Sardinops sagax Pacific Sardines/Germany

Frozen Sardinops sagax Pacific Sardines from Germany

Frozen Pacific sardines (Sardinops sagax) harvested from coastal waters, frozen whole for bulk export. Classified under HTS 0303.53.00.00 as they match the Sardinops spp. species in frozen whole form, not as fillets or processed pellets.

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

• Obtain commercial invoice specifying exact species (Sardinops sagax) and frozen whole condition to prevent reclassification

• Comply with US Customs fish import permits and temperature logs proving chain of custody from catch to import

• Watch for misdeclaration as fresh (HTS 0302) which incurs different duties and inspections