Fresh Chilled Pink Salmon Fillets from Germany
Skin-on fillets from pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), fresh or chilled, intended for retail sale or food service. Classified under HTS 0304.41.0090 as fresh or chilled fillets of Pacific salmon species, excluding any minced meat. These are not frozen, floured, or pelleted, fitting precisely within heading 0304 for unprocessed fish fillets.
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 with scientific names and obtain certificates of origin to confirm Pacific salmon classification
• Ensure fillets are truly fresh or chilled (below 0°C but not frozen) with proper temperature documentation to avoid reclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide lot traceability to prevent common pitfalls like contamination holds