Frozen Head-Off Atka Mackerel from Germany
Frozen Atka mackerel with heads removed, presented whole excluding gills and entrails partially, under HTS 0303.89.00.46. Classified as other frozen fish not filleted, specific to Pleurogrammus monopterygius species from Alaskan waters.
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
• Provide commercial invoice specifying head-off state and species to match statistical suffix .46
• Include catch certificates for sustainability compliance under Magnuson-Stevens Act
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as generic 'mackerel'; specify Atka for correct subheading