Frozen Turtle Meat Chunks from China
Frozen chunks of meat from freshwater turtles, classified as reptile meat under HTS 0208.50.00.00, suitable for soups and stews. Excludes products unfit for consumption per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm species is not endangered (e.g
• avoid sea turtles under CITES Appendix I) with USFWS pre-clearance
• Use insulated packaging for frozen shipments to maintain cold chain and prevent reclassification as thawed/chilled
• Declare full weight including any bones, as no allowance is made per US notes on meat duties