Fresh Chilled Largemouth Bass from China
Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), a freshwater fish species native to North America, imported fresh or chilled whole. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.28 as fresh-water bass, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, and not processed into flours, meals, or pellets.
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
• Verify fish is fresh or chilled (not frozen) and whole (not filleted) to qualify under 0302; provide temperature logs during transport
• Include species identification certificates and comply with FDA seafood HACCP and section 609 if applicable to avoid penalties
• Check for country-specific restrictions on invasive species like largemouth bass and ensure proper customs declaration