Bulk Frozen California Halibut Fillet Blocks from Germany
Large (>4.5 kg) frozen blocks of skinned California halibut (Paralichthys californicus) fillets for mincing or dimensional cutting post-import. Classified in HTS 0304.83.10.25 as skinned frozen halibut flatfish blocks intended for processing. Suited for West Coast processors targeting uniform products.
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
• Ensure block integrity with poly-lined boxes; damage risks reclass to broken fillets
• FDA prior notice mandatory; file ASAP via ACE system
• Avoid mixed-species blocks to prevent average classification issues