IQF Individual Quick Frozen Cod Fillets from Germany
Individually quick-frozen cod fillets from Gadidae, thawed and resold as 'fresh' but originally frozen. HTS 0304.44.0015 applies only if imported fresh/chilled; refutes frozen claims. Used in portion-controlled restaurant supply.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Avoid claiming thawed frozen as fresh; CBP uses ice crystal tests—provide original processing records
• Statistical note requires exact weight declarations for IQF packs
• Seafood import monitoring under NOAA for illegal fishing prevention