Frozen Swordfish Heads from Germany
Frozen heads from swordfish (Xiphias gladius), employed in Caribbean fish broths. Classified HTS 0303.99.00.00 as other frozen edible fish offal.
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
• Include mercury test results under FDA import alerts for large predatory fish
• Value declaration must separate head meat from bone weight accurately