Brined Alligator Tail Meat from China
Brined tail meat from American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is preserved in saltwater brine, used in Southern US dishes. It qualifies for HTS 0210.93.00.00 as reptile meat in brine, fit for human consumption per chapter exclusions.
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
• Verify farmed source with aquaculture certification to avoid CITES; include salinity proof for 'in brine' status
• Comply with FSIS residue testing for antibiotics; declare full container weight including brine