Fresh Nile Perch Steaks from China
Thick cross-section steaks cut from fresh Nile perch, chilled and skin-on, weighing about 200-300g each. Classified in HTS 0302.79.5025 because they are not headed/gutted fillets but simple cuts of whole chilled fish. Popular for pan-frying in export markets.
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
• Document cutting method to prove steaks are from whole fish, not processed fillets, preventing shift to 0304
• Include health certificates from exporting country confirming no antibiotics, vital for US FDA entry
• Watch portion sizes; oversized steaks risk scrutiny as 'other fish meat' under 0304