Frozen Wild-Caught Mediterranean Sea Bass from Germany
Frozen whole wild-caught European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) from Mediterranean waters, presented ungutted. HTS 0303.84.00.00 covers this frozen species excluding fillets/offal subheadings. Prized for superior flavor in gourmet markets.
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
• Include chain of custody docs proving wild-caught to comply with Lacey Act declarations
• Ensure species verification via DNA if disputed, as misidentification leads to seizures
• Package in bulk masters for wholesale to avoid retail packaging classifications