Fresh Chilled Red Grouper Whole Fish from China

Ungutted fresh chilled red grouper (Epinephelus morio), a high-value reef fish, live or simply washed, not filleted. Fits HTS 0302.89.50.61 as chilled grouper, distinct from processed fish meat or offal.

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

Obtain FDA prior notice and fish/seafood HACCP plan; label with country of origin and harvest date

Use insulated boxes with ice packs for transit; inspect for parasites upon arrival to meet APHIS standards

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'generic reef fish' – specify 'grouper' for accurate 0302.89.50.61 stats