Frozen Head-Off Monkfish from Germany
Frozen monkfish (Lophius spp.) with heads removed but bodies intact, excluding any filleting, suitable for restaurant use. This matches HTS 0303.89.00.52 as frozen other fish not reduced to fillets or meat. Chapter notes exclude pellets or human-consumable flours.
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
• Use species-specific scientific names (Lophius spp.) on all documentation for customs verification
• Obtain import permits if sourcing from regulated fisheries to meet sustainability standards
• Avoid over-processing at origin to prevent reclassification into higher-duty fillet categories