Chilled Whole Mediterranean Gilthead Seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.) from China
Chilled whole gilthead seabass from Dicentrarchus spp., a farmed variety with firm white flesh prized in European markets. HTS 0302.84.5000 applies to this 'other' seabass as fresh/chilled whole fish, excluding any filleting or meat separation per heading 0304 exclusion. Typically packed in ice slurry for transport.
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
• Maintain cold chain integrity with calibrated temperature recorders to prove 'chilled' status (not frozen); provide aquaculture certification if from pond-raised sources to address antibiotic residue concerns; avoid over-icing which can lead to water content disputes and duty adjustments