Frozen Headed and Gutted Sablefish from China
Sablefish that has been headed and gutted prior to freezing, remaining as whole fish excluding fillets. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.61 as it fits 'other fish' not further specified in subheadings 0303.91-0303.99. Ideal for importers seeking semi-processed frozen sablefish.
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
• Label packages with species name Anoplopoma fimbria and processing details for CBP inspection
• Maintain cold chain integrity with temperature records to prevent reclassification as unfit
• Pitfall: Mixing with sablefish fillets can lead to partial reclassification under 0304