Frozen Muskellunge Pike from Germany
Frozen muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), a large pike species from freshwater lakes, whole and excluding fish fillets. Classified in HTS 0303.89.0028 specifically for frozen pike and pickerel. Meets chapter notes by being neither pellets nor human-fit flours/meals.
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
• Label packages with scientific names and 'frozen whole pike, not for retail as fillets' for clarity
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain freshwater fish from specific countries
• Ensure cold chain documentation to prove maintained below -18°C during transit