Brined Walrus Meat from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.3%
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
• Include brine in dutiable weight per US notes for airtight containers; secure indigenous harvest documentation; comply with Marine Mammal Protection Act permits