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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.3%+17.5%19.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇨🇦Canada2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇩🇪Germany2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇯🇵Japan2.3%+10.0%12.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.59.00.01Higher: 35% vs 19.8%

If derived from marine mammals but classified as fish-like

Some aquatic mammal products may fall under Chapter 3 if processed similarly to fish fillets.

0713.39Lower: 10% vs 19.8%

If dried but vegetable-like processing

Dried leguminous products use Chapter 7; misclassification risk if not clearly meat.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document salt content exceeding 1.2% for preservation status; no bone weight allowance in duties; ensure FDA prior notice filing

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Salted Seal Meat

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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.

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.