Frozen Herring in Consumer Packs from China
Frozen whole herrings (Clupea pallasii) packed in 1kg retail-ready bags for direct sale. Remains HTS 0303.51.00.00 as packaging doesn't alter base classification for frozen whole fish.
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
• Consumer packaging needs bilingual labeling (English/Spanish min.); FDA import refusals common
• Small packs easier customs but watch minimum quantity rules for formal entry
• Avoid 'fillet-style' whole fish photos; invites 0304 reclassification