Frozen Lingcod Fillets Bulk Process from Germany
Frozen lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) fillets shipped in large containers over 6.8 kg for fishmeal alternatives. Classified HTS 0304.99.11, frozen other fillets bulk.
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
• Lingcod size variability; ensure uniform fillet definition in invoices
• West Coast species; comply with PFMC groundfish regs
• Avoid moisture gain in transit to prevent weight-based duty disputes