Fresh Chilled Muskellunge Pike Fillets from Germany
Fillets from Esox masquinongy (muskellunge, a pike species), fresh chilled for sport fishing enthusiasts' cuisine. HTS 0304.49.01.03 covers these freshwater pike fillets explicitly, provided fresh or chilled without binders or agglomeration.
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
• Secure CITES permits if from wild North American stocks, as some pike species have trade restrictions
• Document chain of custody from lake to port to verify freshwater origin and avoid saltwater misclassification
• Test for freshness with ATP swabs if requested; poor handling leads to rejection or duty adjustments