Personal Alaskan King Salmon Catch from Germany
Fresh chinook (king) salmon caught by a U.S. resident during a private fishing trip abroad, frozen and imported for personal consumption. Covered by 9804.00.55 as fish killed abroad for noncommercial family use by the returning resident.
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
• FDA prior notice and fish/seafood import requirements apply; maintain cold chain documentation
• Limit to reasonable personal quantity (typically under 50 lbs); excess may trigger commercial classification