Frozen Blue Whiting from Germany
Whole frozen blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou), a small gadoid fish excluding meat. Fits HTS 0303.89.00 as unspecified 'other' frozen fish.
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
• Provide FAO species code for accurate 'other' classification
• Ensure no heading 0303.85 cod/hake confusion via anatomy docs
• Monitor for MSC sustainability certifications increasingly required