Chilled Skipjack Tuna Headed and Gutted from China
Freshly caught skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) that has been headed and gutted, packed on ice for chilling during transport. Classified under HTS 0302.33.00.00 as it remains whole fish preparation, fresh or chilled, specific to this species.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Provide processing records showing only heading/gutting to avoid reclassification as parts under 0304
• Use insulated containers with ice to maintain chill chain; include temperature monitoring certificates
• Check for IUU (Illegal, Unfished, Unreported) regulations and traceability from vessel to import