Fresh Chilled Plaice Fillets from Germany
Skinless fillets from plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a type of flatfish, fresh or chilled for immediate use in restaurants or retail. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.61 as other fresh or chilled fillets of flatfish excluding halibut, flounder, and sole. Meets chapter definition for fish fillets not minced or processed into flours/pellets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species identification via scientific name on documentation to confirm flatfish classification excluding specified types
• Ensure cold chain compliance with FDA temperature logs for fresh/chilled seafood to avoid spoilage claims at entry
• Obtain prior notice filing via FDA's system for all fish imports to prevent holds