Frozen Headed and Gutted Sablefish from Germany
Sablefish that has been headed and gutted prior to freezing, remaining as whole fish excluding fillets. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.61 as it fits 'other fish' not further specified in subheadings 0303.91-0303.99. Ideal for importers seeking semi-processed frozen sablefish.
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
• Label packages with species name Anoplopoma fimbria and processing details for CBP inspection
• Maintain cold chain integrity with temperature records to prevent reclassification as unfit
• Pitfall: Mixing with sablefish fillets can lead to partial reclassification under 0304