Frozen Gutted Atlantic Cod from Germany
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) frozen after gutting, with head and tail intact, excluding any filleting. This matches HTS 0303.63.0010 for frozen whole or partially processed cod from the Atlantic, Gadidae family.
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
• Label clearly as 'gutted, not filleted' with net weight to distinguish from 0304 products
• Test for histamine levels per FDA guidelines to avoid detention at entry
• Use insulated shipping to maintain -18°C chain of cold, documenting temperature logs