Fresh Chilled Kingklip

Kingklip (Genypterus capensis) of the Ophidiidae but akin to Moridae gadiforms, fresh chilled. Classified in HTS 0302.59.50 as other from listed families. South African bottom-dweller for export.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.69.00.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen other fish

Frozen non-principal gadiforms use 0303.69.

0304.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If other fillets

Fillets from unspecified families go to 0304.99.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Cross-check taxonomy as some kingklip border Moridae classification

• Declare weight precisely to match whole fish criteria

• Prepare for inspections on freshness via sensory tests

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