Fresh Boneless Cod Loins from Germany
Premium boneless loins cut from cod (Gadus morhua) fillets, maintained fresh or chilled for sushi-grade quality. HTS 0304.44.0015 covers these as other fresh/chilled fillets of cod from Gadidae family. Sourced primarily from Iceland or Norway fisheries.
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
• Use NAICS-aligned documentation specifying 'cod loins' as fillet-derived to avoid parts classification under 0305
• Test for histamine levels in chilled product; high levels can lead to FDA detention
• Declare as 'wild-caught' with harvest logs to meet traceability requirements