Fresh Peruvian Anchovies (Engraulis ringens) from China
Freshly caught Peruvian anchovies (Engraulis ringens), a small oily fish harvested from the Pacific Ocean, delivered chilled on ice. Classified under HTS 0302.42.00.00 as fresh or chilled anchovies of the Engraulis spp., excluding fillets or processed meat. These are typically used for bait, fishmeal production, or direct human consumption.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific naming (Engraulis spp.) with documentation to avoid reclassification
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to prove 'fresh or chilled' status upon entry
• Check for Section 609 compliance if indirectly involving shrimp products in supply chain