Fresh Chilled Shortnose Sturgeon

Shortnose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum), a protected North American species occasionally farmed, imported fresh/chilled whole. Fits HTS 0302.89.50.49 as sturgeon other fresh fish, not fillets or pellets.

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.

0305Lower: 10% vs 35%

If sturgeon livers

Fish livers separately classified under 0305.

0302.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If bulk commercial

No, specific sturgeon/shad prevails over herring subheads.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If made into unfit meals

Processed meals unfit for humans under Chapter 19, but chapter notes guide fish specifics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

ESA consultation may be required; source from certified aquaculture only; document farm-to-port chill chain

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