Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Fillets from Germany
Frozen fillets from yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), skin-on or skinless, packed in bulk for foodservice. Classified under HTS 0304.87.00.00 as frozen fillets of tuna from the genus Thunnus, excluding products like flours or pellets unfit for this heading.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Thunnus albacares) with documentation to avoid misclassification as skipjack
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts for histamine in scombroid species like tuna
• Provide certificates of origin and catch documentation to qualify for potential trade agreements reducing duties