Fresh Southern Blue Whiting Cargo from China
Bulk fresh/chilled Micromesistius australis (southern blue whiting) for processing plants. HTS 0302.56.5000 for other blue whitings in the Gadidae hierarchy, whole fish only, fresh or chilled.
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
• For bulk shipments, use calibrated reefer containers with continuous temp monitoring
• Obtain fishery management certs if from regulated stocks to preempt trade restrictions
• Avoid gutting at sea; whole fish only—eviscerated may classify as parts