IQF Frozen Pickerel Fillets from Germany
Individually quick frozen (IQF) boneless pickerel fillets for retail seafood markets. HTS 0304.89.50.15 applies to these frozen freshwater pickerel fillets, ensuring no agglomeration into pellets as defined in chapter notes.
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
• Use IQF certification to prove individual freezing, avoiding bulk block classification issues
• Include processing records showing no binders added, per chapter pellet definition
• Prepare for CBP exams on fillet integrity; minced portions trigger different HTS