Frozen Gutted Monkfish from Germany
Frozen monkfish (Lophius spp.) that has been gutted but retains the head, tail, and skeleton, commonly used in seafood markets. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.52 for frozen whole or nearly whole fish excluding fillets. Excludes edible offal and processed products like pellets.
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 detailed commercial invoice specifying gutting process and species to support classification
• Ensure cold chain integrity during transport to maintain frozen status and prevent duty adjustments
• Check for country-specific quotas or antidumping duties on monkfish from certain origins