Frozen Mullet for Bait from Germany
Frozen whole mullet packaged specifically for use as fishing bait, not human consumption. Still classified under HTS 0303.89.0049 as frozen mullet, excluding fillets/offal, regardless of end use.
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
• Label clearly as 'not for human consumption' to bypass some FDA seafood rules, but still needs APHIS if live parasites concern
• Declare end use on entry; bait imports may qualify for lower scrutiny but watch CITES if endangered mullet subspecies