Frozen Head-Off Coalfish from Germany
Coalfish (Pollachius virens) frozen after decapitation, with body intact including tail and fins, for portion control in processing. HTS 0303.65.00.00 applies to frozen Gadidae fish excluding fillets or offal subheadings. Still qualifies as unfilleted whole fish.
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
• Document processing as 'head-off' with photos if audited to distinguish from fillets
• Ensure blast-freezing records for quality compliance
• Avoid bulk packaging over 20kg to prevent damage claims