Whole Scaled Blue Whiting in 1kg Retail Pack from China

Whole fresh chilled blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) that has been scaled but retains heads, viscera, and fins, packed in a 1kg foil tray for retail. Classified under HTS 0302.56.11.00 due to scaling, minimal processing, and container size under 6.8 kg.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38%

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

Label packages with 'fresh chilled' status, species name, and catch date to comply with FDA seafood HACCP and HTS freshness rules

Avoid common pitfall of exceeding 6.8kg gross weight by weighing sample containers pre-shipment

Obtain health certificates confirming no further processing beyond scaling for Gadidae family verification