Fresh Lake Pickerel Fillets from Germany
Fresh fillets from North American lake pickerel (walleye, Sander vitreus), harvested and immediately processed without chilling beyond ambient. Specifically under 0304.49.01.06 for freshwater pickerel fillets, fresh or chilled, per hierarchy.
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
• Confirm species via DNA testing if disputed (walleye often called pickerel); adhere to Lacey Act for harvest declarations
• Ship in ice slurry for freshness; avoid freezing to maintain 0304.49 classification
• Watch for quota restrictions on Great Lakes species; declare sustainably sourced to meet US import standards