Fresh Chilled European Smelt from China
European smelt (Osmerus eperlanus), a marine fish from Baltic and North Seas, imported fresh or chilled whole in bulk for wholesalers. Fits HTS 0302.89.50.37 as specified smelts, fresh/chilled, not filleted per heading 0304 exclusion. Known for cucumber-like aroma when fresh.
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
• Declare exact HTS to 10-digit level with smelt specification; partial codes risk default to higher-duty 'other fish'
• Prepare for CBP fish inspection—ensure no prior freezing history via supplier affidavits
• Monitor quota restrictions or antidumping duties on certain origins; check USTR for updates