Fresh Chilled White Crappie from China
White crappie (Pomoxis annularis) is a freshwater panfish from U.S. rivers and reservoirs, often marketed whole and chilled for sport fishing enthusiasts. It is classified in HTS 0302.89.50.25 as other freshwater perch-like fish, fresh or chilled. The 'perch' subheading covers similar percoid species in trade practice.
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
• Use ice slurry packing to maintain chill chain; document temperatures to satisfy CBP and FDA entry requirements
• Verify no antibiotic residues via lab testing, as freshwater farm-raised fish often face scrutiny
• Declare net weight excluding ice/glaze to avoid overvaluation penalties