Frozen Snakehead Fillets from Germany
Frozen fillets from snakehead fish (Channa striata), an invasive freshwater species farmed in Asia. Skin-off and deboned, frozen for ethnic markets. Falls under HTS 0304.89.50.30 as other frozen freshwater fish fillets.
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
• Check USFWS restrictions on live snakehead but note processed fillets are generally allowed with docs
• Provide block-frozen weight declarations; thawed weight adjustments can trigger audits
• Monitor for invasive species labeling requirements in some states