Fresh Carp Fillets from China
Fresh fillets from common carp (Cyprinus spp.), often from Eastern European or Asian fisheries, provided skin-on or skinless. HTS 0304.39.00.00 covers fresh or chilled fillets of carp species listed. These are valued for their mild flavor in ethnic cuisines.
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
• Confirm species via DNA testing if disputed, as carp varieties must match listed spp
• Maintain cold chain below 4°C with calibrated thermometers to qualify as chilled
• Document non-minced status to avoid shift to 'other fish meat' subheadings