Chilled Chain Pickerel from Aquaculture from China
Farm-raised chain pickerel (Esox niger), fresh chilled and packed on ice for live market transport. Classified as freshwater pickerel under HTS 0302.89.50.10, distinct from marine fish or processed products.
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
• Include aquaculture certification and water quality reports to support 'fresh/chilled' claim and avoid quota issues
• Use insulated shipping with temperature monitors; CBP may inspect for spoilage signs leading to duty adjustments
• Differentiate from wild-caught via documentation to prevent blending with other freshwater species under wrong subs