Frozen Turbot Fillets from Germany
Frozen skinless fillets from turbot (Scophthalmus maximus), a premium flatfish from the Scophthalmidae family, packed for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0304.83.50.30 as frozen fillets of turbot, specified within flatfish categories excluding certain species like halibut or sole. These are whole fillets, not minced, meeting chapter definitions for fish meat.
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 with scientific name (Scophthalmus maximus) via documentation to avoid misclassification; obtain health certificates confirming frozen state and no human consumption adulterants
• Watch for Section 609 shrimp provisions if cross-contaminated, though not applicable to finfish