Fresh Chilled Whole Lingcod from China

Whole fresh or chilled lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus), ungutted and unprocessed except for removal of gills and viscera, typically weighing 5-15 pounds. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.64 as fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, specifically for lingcod species. It remains in its natural form suitable for further processing or direct sale.

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

Verify species identification with scientific name Ophiodon elongatus via documentation to prevent misclassification

Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide temperature logs showing maintenance below 4°C during transit

Obtain health certificates confirming no contaminants; watch for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp bycatch is involved