Frozen Minced Pollock Fish Meat from Germany
Frozen minced fillets of pollock (Pollachius virens), packed in bulk containers over 6.8 kg, suitable for industrial food processing. This falls under HTS 0304.99.11.09 as other frozen minced fish meat in immediate containers exceeding 6.8 kg. It is not intended for direct human consumption as flour or pellets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify container weights exceed 6.8 kg to qualify for bulk classification; smaller packs shift to other subheadings
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP compliance for frozen seafood imports to avoid detentions
• Confirm species identification via scientific name to prevent misclassification as higher-duty fish