0303.89.00.55/Frozen Japanese Butterfish Fillets/Germany

Frozen Japanese Butterfish Fillets from Germany

Frozen butterfish fillets from Japanese gurnard (Steindachneria argus), headless and gutted but retaining skeletal structure, not further processed into meat. Classified under HTS 0303.89.0055 as frozen butterfish excluding true fillets of 0304. Primarily used in Asian cuisine.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include detailed processing descriptions in commercial invoice to distinguish from 0304 fish meat and confirm butterfish species

• Ensure FDA prior notice filing and temperature logs for frozen seafood to meet entry requirements

• Label with country of catch and scientific name to facilitate CBP verification of HTS specificity