IQF-Style Chilled Pollock Portions from Germany
Individually quick-frozen then thawed pollock portions, re-chilled for fresh market sale. Qualifies under HTS 0304.53.0025 if maintained chilled without refreezing indicators.
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
• Provide thaw certificates showing no refreezing; ice crystal checks at entry
• Label 'previously frozen' if applicable to avoid consumer deception claims
• Monitor for histamine; time-temp abuse common in thawed Gadidae imports