Frozen Gizzard Shad from Germany
Frozen whole gizzard shad (Dorosoma cepedianum), a freshwater species, packed block-frozen without filleting. Falls under HTS 0303.89.00.13 for frozen shad, excluding edible offal subheadings and not qualifying as human-fit pellets.
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
• Use precise species nomenclature in documentation to distinguish from other herrings under 0303.81
• Check for invasive species restrictions in origin country; declare as baitfish if applicable to prevent reclassification