Dried Tilapia Fillets from Germany
Skinless, boneless fillets from Oreochromis spp. (tilapia) that have been dried to preserve them without smoking. These fall under HTS 0305.31.01.00 as dried fish fillets from specified freshwater species, excluding flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption per chapter notes.
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 (Oreochromis spp.) via certificates to confirm HTS classification
• Ensure product is fillets only (no whole fish or scraps) and not processed into flours, meals, or pellets per Chapter 3 notes
• Provide documentation proving drying method complies with food safety standards to avoid reclassification as fresh (0304)