IQF Frozen Tilapia Fillets from Germany
Individually quick frozen (IQF) tilapia fillets (Oreochromis spp.), skinless and boneless for convenience in cooking. This HTS 0304.61.00.00 applies to frozen fillets of this exact species, separate from other frozen fish meat. IQF process preserves quality without agglomeration into pellets.
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
• Use IQF certification on invoices to confirm not clumped or pelletized per Chapter 3 notes
• Comply with HACCP plans for frozen seafood to avoid FDA refusals
• Declare net weight accurately excluding glaze/icing to prevent duty underpayment issues