Chilled Skipjack Tuna in Bulk for Canning from China
Bulk-packed chilled skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), lightly dressed (gilled and gutted) for transport to canneries. Falls under HTS 0302.33.00.00 as fresh/chilled whole skipjack excluding offal or fillets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure bulk packaging prevents damage; include weight certificates for duty calculation
• Comply with USDA/APHIS if any risk of contaminants; test for heavy metals common in tuna
• Declare intended use as canning input to facilitate customs processing