Frozen Sprattus antipodum New Zealand Sprats from Germany
Whole frozen Southern sprats (Sprattus antipodum) from sub-Antarctic fisheries. Matches HTS 0303.53.00.00 for Sprattus sprattus group frozen wholes.
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
• Traceability docs from MSC-certified fisheries enhance clearance speed
• Monitor for histamine levels in small fish; test certificates prevent refusals
• Ensure no binder addition, as chapter defines pellets differently