Frozen Gutted Coalfish from Germany
Frozen coalfish (Pollachius virens) with viscera removed but head and tail intact, preserved by freezing for seafood markets. Falls under HTS 0303.65.00.00 as frozen Gadidae family fish excluding fillets, not considered offal. Remains a whole or nearly whole fish presentation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'gutted' not 'filleted' to prevent reclassification to 0304
• Include catch certificates for traceability under seafood import monitoring
• Watch for moisture loss during thaw to ensure weight declaration accuracy