Frozen Frog Legs from China
IQF (individually quick frozen) frog legs from edible frog species, stored at -18°C for long-term preservation. While the query HTS is for fresh/chilled, these are noted as alternatives but primarily classify nearby; however, for completeness, fresh variants exclude this—strictly fresh/chilled per code.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• For fresh/chilled imports, ensure no freezing occurs; test shipments for core temperature to confirm status
• Comply with USDA/FSIS prior notice requirements for animal products at entry
• Watch for quota inapplicability—frogs not subject to beef quotas in US notes