Frozen Rhopilema Jellyfish from Germany
Frozen blocks of Rhopilema spp. jellyfish, often prepared by cleaning and salting before freezing for export. Classified under HTS 0308.30.00.00 as frozen aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs. Commonly imported for thawing and use in gourmet dishes.
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
• Maintain cold chain integrity with temperature logs to comply with FDA seafood import rules
• Label packages clearly with species name and processing details to facilitate CBP examination
• Avoid common pitfalls like inadequate country-of-origin certification for traceability