Fresh Chilled Deepwater Ling from China
Deepwater ling (Genypterus blacodes) from the Moridae family, fresh or chilled whole fish. HTS 0302.59.50 covers this as 'other' from specified gadiform families, not fillets or offal. Used in premium whitefish markets.
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
• Confirm family via DNA testing if disputed, as Moridae can overlap with other cod-like fish
• Include invoice details on gutted vs. ungutted to prevent reclassification as parts
• Monitor EU or US-specific bans on certain deep-sea species