Frozen Capelin Sea Smelt from China
Frozen Mallotus villosus capelin, small forage sea smelts from North Atlantic fisheries, classified as frozen sea smelts under HTS 0303.89.00.01 when not specifically separated.
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
• Cross-reference with NOAA fishery statistics to confirm sea smelt identification for quota compliance
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior for frozen fish to avoid holds on refrigerated cargo
• Document glazing percentage (ice coating) separately as it affects dutiable value calculation