Frozen Walrus Meat Chunks from China
Frozen chunks of walrus meat (Pinnipedia suborder), traditionally used by indigenous communities in Alaska and Arctic areas. Classified in HTS 0208.40.01.00 as frozen meat from walruses, seals, or sea lions. Excludes rendered fats or unfit products per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.9%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Apply for Marine Mammal Protection Act subsistence exemptions if applicable; include species-specific DNA certification
• Watch for blubber contamination shifting classification
• Document entire weight including trimmings