Frozen Blue Shark from Germany
Frozen whole blue shark (Prionace glauca), a pelagic species often used for meat and fishmeal production. HTS 0303.81.00 applies to frozen sharks excluding processed fillets or offal. Common in international seafood trade.
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
• Check for finning compliance certificates; use insulated containers to preserve frozen status during transit; declare exact species to avoid misclassification penalties