Glazed Frozen Blue Whiting from China
Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) individually glazed with freshwater ice to prevent freezer burn, frozen whole for retail packs. Remains under HTS 0303.68.00.00 as minimally processed frozen Gadidae fish, not a preserved product.
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
• Declare glaze percentage (typically <10% of total weight) separately to avoid overvaluation penalties
• Ensure glaze is potable water only; chemical glazes may trigger food additive scrutiny
• Test for histamine levels in frozen seafood to comply with FDA defect action levels