Frozen Pollock Fillets from Germany
Frozen skinless fillets of Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), a whitefish commonly used in fish sticks and surimi production. These are classified under HTS 0304.89.50 as frozen fillets of other fish excluding major species like salmon, tuna, or halibut. They are not minced and meet the definition of fish fillets in Chapter 3.
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 with scientific names on documentation to avoid misclassification into species-specific subheadings
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin for potential antidumping duties on pollock
• Check for Section 232 or 301 tariffs if sourced from certain countries; common pitfall is inadequate temperature logs for frozen goods