IQF Never-Frozen Toothfish Fillets from China
Individually quick frozen but labeled as never-frozen chilled toothfish fillets (Dissostichus spp.) from premium fisheries. Fits HTS 0304.46.00.00 for chilled toothfish fillets if maintained in chilled state without full freeze.
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)
Import Tips
• Provide lab tests confirming no freeze-thaw cycle; customs inspects for ice crystal evidence
• Declare exact temps on entry docs; chilled max -1°C to 4°C differentiates from frozen
• Comply with HACCP plans for seafood safety; register facility with FDA