Glazed Frozen Turbot Fillets from Germany
Frozen turbot fillets with minimal ice glaze (5% max) to prevent freezer burn during shipping. Remains under HTS 0304.83.50.30 as frozen flatfish turbot fillets, glaze not altering classification per HTS notes. Standard for long-haul imports.
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
• Declare glaze percentage on invoice (allowable <10% typically); weigh net fish content for accurate duties
• FDA detains excessive glaze as mislabeling