Fresh Chilled Lake Whitefish Fillets from Germany
Skinless fillets from Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis), fresh or chilled, sourced from North American freshwater lakes. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.25 as fresh or chilled fillets of whitefish, a specific freshwater fish variety, excluding frozen or minced forms. Not in pellet form or fit for human consumption as flour 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 via scientific name (Coregonus spp.) with documentation to confirm whitefish classification
• Ensure product remains fresh or chilled (not frozen) upon entry; provide temperature logs to avoid reclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP requirements and include health certificates to prevent holds