Of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)
Meat and edible meat offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal: > Other, including edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal: > Of whales, dolphins and porpoises (mammals of the order Cetacea); of manatees and dugongs (mammals of the order Sirenia); of seals, sea lions and walruses (mammals of the suborder Pinnipedia)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0210.92.01.00
Smoked Manatee Flanks
Flank cuts from manatee (Sirenia) hot-smoked for flavor and shelf life, used in Caribbean-style dishes. HTS 0210.92.01.00 applies to smoked meat from manatees/dugongs. Cold-chain not required post-smoking.
Salted Seal Meat
Meat from seals (Pinnipedia), preserved by salting to prevent spoilage, commonly used in traditional Arctic cuisines. This falls under HTS 0210.92.01.00 as salted meat from specified marine mammals excluded from fresh meat headings. It is typically sold in bulk for further processing or direct consumption.
Smoked Dolphin Jerky
Thin strips of dolphin meat (Cetacea order) dried and smoked for preservation, popular in some coastal indigenous diets. Classified in HTS 0210.92.01.00 due to its smoked preservation method for these specific marine mammals. Often packaged for retail as a high-protein snack.
Brined Walrus Meat
Walrus (Pinnipedia) meat preserved in brine solution for long-term storage, used in Alaskan native subsistence foods. This product is under HTS 0210.92.01.00 as brined meat from listed marine mammals. Sold in sealed containers including brine weight for duty.
Dried Manatee Offal
Edible meat offal from manatees (Sirenia order), dried for preservation, consumed in select traditional dishes. Falls under HTS 0210.92.01.00 as dried edible offal from specified marine mammals. Lightweight and shelf-stable for export.
Salted Sea Lion Fillets
Boneless fillets from sea lions (Pinnipedia), heavily salted for curing, prized for flavor in native recipes. Classified HTS 0210.92.01.00 for salted marine mammal meat; bones excluded from weight per US notes. Vacuum-packed for import stability.
Smoked Porpoise Bacon
Porpoise (Cetacea) belly meat cured and smoked like bacon, a delicacy in certain Pacific cultures. HTS 0210.92.01.00 covers smoked meat from these mammals; high fat content noted in US duty notes. Sliced for retail sale.
Brined Dugong Chops
Bone-in chops from dugongs (Sirenia), preserved in brine for export to ethnic markets. Under HTS 0210.92.01.00 as brined meat of listed marine mammals. Includes normal bone components without weight reduction.
Dried Whale Meat Strips
Strips of whale meat (Cetacea) sun- or air-dried for preservation, staple in Japanese katsuobushi-like preparations. HTS 0210.92.01.00 for dried meat of whales/dolphins; lightweight import form. Used in soups and snacks.
Salted Seal Liver
Seal (Pinnipedia) liver, nutrient-rich offal salted for preservation, valued in Inuit diets for vitamins. Classified HTS 0210.92.01.00 as salted edible meat offal from specified mammals. Often ground post-import.