Smoked Dolphin Jerky from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain veterinary certificates confirming smokiness prevents spoilage; label species origin accurately to avoid misclassification; watch for quota restrictions on marine mammal imports