Frozen Haddock Fillets from Germany
Frozen fillets of haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) from the Gadidae family, typically skinless and boneless for retail packaging. Classified under HTS 0304.79.50.00 as 'other' frozen fillets of Gadidae, distinct from premium Alaska pollock.
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 detailed commercial invoices specifying Gadidae species and fillet processing to prevent reclassification
• Comply with US Customs fish product rulings by providing catch certificates for sustainability traceability
• Avoid pitfalls like undeclared glazing weight (ice coverage), which must be deducted from net weight for duty calculation