Frozen Butterfish Fillets Large Bulk from Germany
Frozen Pacific butterfish (Peprilus simillimus) fillets in industrial containers exceeding 6.8 kg, for canning industry. Under HTS 0304.99.11 as frozen other fish fillets, bulk packed.
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
• Butterfish prone to histamine; require rapid chilling proofs under FDA guidelines
• Confirm 'fillet' trim level; steak-like cuts may go to 0304.82
• Origin declarations critical for Pacific vs Atlantic to meet quota systems