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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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