Gutted Chilled American Albacore Tuna from Germany
Albacore tuna from US purse seiners, landed in foreign canneries for viscera removal and chilling before US reimport. Qualifies under 9815.00.40.00 as limited foreign processing of American-caught fish without additional manufacturing steps.
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
• Maintain temperature logs proving proper chilling during foreign processing to meet food safety standards
• Include US Coast Guard documentation verifying American vessel origin
• Ensure no chemical treatments or breading applied abroad which would reclassify under prepared foods