Frozen Dressed Sablefish from China
Dressed sablefish (gilled, gutted, and scaled) frozen whole, excluding any filleting. Falls under HTS 0303.89.00.61 for frozen other fish, sablefish variety, as it's not offal or fillets. Commonly used in Asian markets for steaming or grilling.
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
• Obtain health certificates confirming no contaminants or diseases specific to sablefish
• Use insulated shipping to comply with FDA seafood HACCP rules
• Avoid pitfall of selling as 'black cod' without verifying regional naming consistency