Frozen Turbot Fillets from Germany
Skinless, boneless frozen fillets from turbot (Scophthalmus maximus), a high-value flatfish in the Scophthalmidae family. Individually quick frozen (IQF) for retail or foodservice. Classified in HTS 0304.83.50.90 for other frozen flatfish fillets beyond named species.
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
• Use NAICS codes for seafood processing on entry forms and include commercial invoice with HTS breakdown
• Comply with USDA/APHIS import permits if concerned about disease vectors in flatfish
• Document chain of custody from vessel to freezer to prevent reclassification as whole fish