IQF Frozen Capelin from Germany
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) whole capelin fish, frozen separately for easy portioning without thawing the entire pack. HTS 0303.89.00.58 applies to all frozen capelin excluding fillets, including IQF form as it's still whole fish. Popular in retail bait and food markets.
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
• IQF requires proof of individual freezing process to avoid reclassification as block-frozen blocks
• Include Lot inspection reports from origin for traceability under FDA import alerts for seafood
• Beware of country-specific quotas or AD/CVD duties on frozen fish from certain exporters