Fresh Blacktip Shark Fillets from Germany
Fresh boneless fillets from blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus), popular in Southern US cuisine. Classified precisely under HTS 0304.47.00.00 for fresh/chilled shark fillets per chapter hierarchy.
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
• Obtain prior notice via FDA's system 24 hours before arrival
• Ensure no shark fins attached, as finning is prohibited
• Test for histamine levels common in scombroid species like sharks