Fresh Chilled Blackback Flounder Fillets from Germany
High-quality, hand-filleted blackback flounder (Scophthalmus aquosus) kept fresh chilled for retail fishmongers. HTS 0304.59.00.50 applies to these flatfish fillets, fresh or chilled, not fitting pellet or flour definitions in 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
• Ensure chain-of-custody records from vessel to importer to comply with Seafood Import Monitoring Program
• Avoid common pitfall of vacuum-packing, which may trigger 'frozen' scrutiny if not properly declared
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals per FDA guidelines before shipment