Chilled Pacific Thornback Ray Fillets from Germany
Fillets from Pacific thornback ray (Raja inornata), chilled immediately post-catch for premium market. HTS 0304.57.00.00 covers these as other fresh/chilled ray and skate meat, not minced.
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
• Include catch certificates tracing to sustainable Rajidae fisheries
• Avoid freezing during transit to stay in fresh/chilled classification
• Test for histamine levels in chilled seafood to pass FDA entry