Fresh Chilled Spotted Bass

Spotted bass (Micropterus punctulatus), freshwater black bass, fresh or chilled excluding offal. Under HTS 0302.89.50.28 for bass freshwater fish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.81Lower: 10% vs 35%

If skinned fillets

Processing level to fillets changes to 0304.

0309.90.50Same rate: 35%

If industrial meal

Not human-fit meals/pellets to 0309 per notes.

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If dehydrated for bulk

Dried leguminous-like but fish to veg chapter unlikely.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use barcoded tags for traceability in shipments

Avoid mixing with saltwater fish in containers

File prior notice with FDA 2-8 hours pre-arrival

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