Frozen Whole Chilean Sea Bass from China

Frozen whole Chilean sea bass (commercial name for Patagonian toothfish, Dissostichus eleginoides), imported intact for luxury seafood markets. HTS 0303.83.00.00 specifically for frozen Dissostichus spp. excluding fillets.

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

Use 'Chilean sea bass' labeling carefully; ensure scientific name Dissostichus on docs for HTS match

Prepare for CBP inspection verifying no illegal/unreported catches via traceability systems

Avoid bulk packaging that could lead to reclassification as industrial fish meal inputs