Fresh Gutted Sablefish from China
Gutted sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria), eviscerated but otherwise whole, supplied fresh or on ice for immediate processing. This fits HTS 0302.89.50.52 as it is minimally processed fresh/chilled fish, live, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets or offal subheadings.
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
• Provide processing records showing only gutting occurred to avoid fillet misclassification; comply with HACCP plans for seafood safety
• Avoid pitfall of vacuum-packing which might imply preservation