Frozen Pacific Cod Whole Fish from Germany
Whole frozen Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) fish, ungutted or headed/gutted, typically used for further processing. Falls under HTS 0303.63.00 for frozen cod species of Gadus macrocephalus from Gadidae family, excluding 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%
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoice detailing species, catch method, and EEZ origin for Customs clearance
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing -18°C or below to prevent quality issues at entry
• Label with country of catch to comply with US seafood import monitoring program (SIMP)