Fresh Chilean Sea Bass Fillets from China
Fresh fillets from Dissostichus eleginoides, commonly known as Patagonian toothfish or Chilean sea bass, cut from the whole fish with skin on or off. These fall under HTS 0304.46.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of toothfish species, distinct from minced meat or other fish types.
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
• Verify species authenticity with CITES documentation as toothfish is regulated; ensure Dissostichus spp. certification
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C for fresh/chilled status; avoid freezing to prevent reclassification
• Provide fishing origin docs to comply with seafood import rules; watch for section 609 if misidentified as shrimp product