Fresh Cusk Fillets from Germany
Fresh fillets from cusk (Brosme brosme), a cold-water fish from the North Atlantic, skinned and deboned for immediate use. Classified under HTS 0304.49.0125 as fresh or chilled fillets of cusk, excluding mincing, and not in pellet form per chapter notes.
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
• Verify fish species identification with scientific name (Brosme brosme) via documentation to confirm HTS classification
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C for fresh/chilled status; avoid freezing to prevent reclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and prior notice requirements; watch for section 609 restrictions if shrimp-related contamination suspected