Frozen Common Carp Fillets from China
Whole frozen common carp (Cyprinus carpio) caught from freshwater lakes, excluding any fillets or processed fish meat as per heading 0304. This product falls under HTS 0303.25.01.00 because it is frozen carp of the specified species, preserved by freezing without further processing.
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
• Verify species identification with scientific documentation to confirm Cyprinus spp. as misclassification can lead to penalties
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide frozen storage certificates during customs clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper labeling of country of origin or failure to declare as whole frozen fish