Muskellunge Fresh Whole from China
Fresh Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), also known as Musky, a North American freshwater pike species, classified under HTS 0302.89.50.07 as chilled whole fish excluding fillets. This heading covers pike varieties live, fresh, or chilled, distinguishing from other freshwater fish. Whole fish form ensures no overlap with meat processing.
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
• Use FAO species codes for accurate declaration of Esox masquinongy; ensure temperature logs below 4°C for chilled status; avoid bulk packaging that might suggest industrial processing