Fresh Whole Sea Bass Fillet-Ready (Ungutted Dicentrarchus labrax) from China
Fresh ungutted whole Dicentrarchus labrax seabass, delivered chilled for easy filleting at destination. Strictly under HTS 0302.84.5000 as other seabass whole fish, fresh/chilled, not meeting 0304 meat criteria. High demand in Asian fusion restaurants.
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
• Label as 'whole fresh/chilled' explicitly to prevent CBP reclass to parts; include harvest date for shelf-life compliance; beware of size grading which doesn't affect classification but impacts valuation