Whole Chilled Alaska Pollock for Surimi from China
Whole fresh chilled Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), head-on or head-off but ungutted options, classified as 'Other' under HTS 0302.55.5000. This Gadidae species is primarily imported for surimi processing but enters as fresh/chilled whole fish excluding fillets.
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
• Include end-use statements if for industrial surimi to aid customs but note classification based on condition at import
• Test for histamine levels in documentation; high levels may reclassify as unfit
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics frozen; use insulated chilled containers