Chilled Scaled Whiting in 6kg Tin from China

Freshly caught and chilled whiting (Merlangius merlangus) from the Gadidae family, scaled with heads, viscera, and fins removed, packed in immediate airtight containers weighing 6kg or less with contents. This falls under HTS 0302.59.11.00 as it meets the criteria for scaled Gadidae fish, not further processed, in small retail containers.

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

Verify fish species belongs to Gadidae family (e.g

whiting) via scientific documentation to confirm HTS classification

Ensure immediate containers ≤6.8kg gross weight; provide weight certificates to avoid reclassification to bulk headings

Maintain cold chain documentation (≤4°C) for 'chilled' status; FDA prior notice required for seafood imports