Frozen Cod Heads from Germany
Frozen heads from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), including eyes and gills, used primarily in soups, stocks, and Asian cuisines. Classified under HTS 0303.99.00.00 as frozen edible fish offal, excluding fillets and meat of heading 0304.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific name on invoices to comply with FDA seafood HACCP and avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper cold chain documentation showing temperature below -18°C to meet frozen import standards
• Label as 'edible fish offal' clearly; common pitfall is confusing with rendering by-products not for human consumption