Fresh Chilled Pollock from China
Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus), a mild-flavored demersal fish harvested in the Bering Sea, sold fresh or chilled ungutted. HTS 0302.49.00.00 applies to this 'other' whitefish not matching listed pelagic species. Whole fish only, no processing.
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
• Document catch location and species via NOAA forms for traceability
• Avoid evisceration if selling as whole to stay in 0302; gutted may go to 0304
• Test for histamine levels in scombroid-risk fish; high levels cause rejection