Frozen Skipjack Tuna Loins Bulk Pack from Germany
Frozen loins from skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), headless and eviscerated, in large bulk containers over 6.8 kg for industrial use. Classified under HTS 0304.99.11.90 as other frozen tuna meat of the specified genus in bulk form.
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
• Include commercial invoice specifying genus (Katsuwonus pelamis) and exact net weight to prevent disputes
• Obtain veterinary health certificates from exporting country; watch for mislabeling as bigeye tuna
• Monitor for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp bycatch concerns in harvest documentation