Frozen Delta Smelt from China

Frozen Hypomesus transpacificus delta smelts from San Francisco Bay estuary, preserved frozen whole. Falls under HTS 0303.89.00.01 for frozen sea smelts, a protected marine species.

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)

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Import Tips

• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for protected delta smelt stocks before import

• Ensure traceability documentation from sustainable fisheries to meet MSC or similar certifications

• Avoid bulking with freshwater smelts to prevent reclassification challenges